ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE POETRY OF JOHN MILTON AND ALFRED LORD TENNYSON"

1. Introduction 2. Historical Context of Environmental Concerns 2.1 The 17th Century: Milton's Era 2.2 The 19th Century: Tennyson's Era 2.3 Comparison of Historical Contexts 3. Environmental Themes in Milton's Poetry 3.1 Paradise Lost: Nature and Pollution 3.2 Eden: Imagery and Environmental Harmony 3.3 Human Interaction with Nature in Milton 4. Environmental Imagery in Tennyson's Poetry 4.1 The Lotus-Eaters: Indifference to Nature 4.2 In Memoriam: Nature and Mortality 4.3 Nature's Role in Tennyson's Works 5. Comparative Analysis of Milton and Tennyson’s Views 5.1 Divergent Approaches to Nature 5.2 Converging Themes of Human Impact 5.3 Influence of Era on Environmental Concerns 6. Symbolism and Metaphors in Their Poetry 6.1 Milton's Use of Natural Symbols 6.2 Tennyson's Metaphorical Landscapes 6.3 The Power of Symbolism in Their Works 7. Influence on Modern Environmental Thought 7.1 Legacy of Milton’s Environmental Imagery 7.2 Tennyson's Influence on Later Poets 7.3 Relevance to Current Environmental Issues 8. Conclusion 9. Implications for Further Research 9.1 Exploring Environmentalism in Other Poets 9.2 Impact of Literature on Environmental Policy 9.3 Future Directions in Literary Environmental Studies