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: 20). Preference given to English majors.
(Pre-1700)