John Milton PLAN: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………3 The historical and literary context of Milton's period, including details of the English Civil War and the Interregnum ……………………………………………….6 An educational coverage of the structure, themes, and characters of “Paradise Lost”………………….………....13 An examination of the critical reception of Milton's works throughout history, including modern and contemporary assessments……………………………………………...20 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………..28 BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………..31