A study of several of Milton's major works, emphasizing his development as a poet. Readings will include "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity," "L'Allegro," "Il Penseroso," "Lycidas," Paradise Lost, some sonnets, and some passages from "Areopagitica." Format: discussion/seminar. Requirements: two 5-page essays, and a 10-page final essay. Prerequisites: a 100-level English course, except 150. Enrollment limit: 25 (expected: 25). (Pre-1700)