A Preface to Milton

A highly readable and illustrated introduction to the work of Milton, which provides both a biographical account of the poet and his influences, and a critical survey of his poetry.

Lois Potter

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTE ON THE SECOND EDITION PART ONE: THE POET IN HIS SETTING 1 Biographical summaries 2 Scientific background 3 Political and religious background 4 Literary background PART TWO: CRITICAL SURVEY PART THREE: REFERENCE SECTION GENERAL INDEX INDEX TO MILTON'S WORKS