The Golden Compass The Subtle Knife The Amber Spyglass Further Stories Philip Pullman Adapted Works Influences Resources FAQ Forum Site Main			Introduction to Paradise Lost - by Ian Johnston - [The following is the text of lectures delivered, in part, in English 200 at Malaspina University-College in November 1998 by Ian Johnston. This document is in the public domain, released November 1998] Introduction Paradise Lost As an Epic Poem Milton as a Protestant The Critical Debate over Paradise Lost: Some General Comments Some Initial Interpretative Considerations: Will and Imagination Some Narrative Considerations Justification of God's Ways: Part I A Digression: The Problem of "Philosophical" Poetry Justification of God's Ways: Part 2 The Opening Drama Satan God Adam and Eve Some Final Observations Back to John Milton		"Lecture on Milton's Paradise Lost" Author: Ian Johnston Site: johnstonia Public domain (November 1998)

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