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

1. Introduction 2. Historical Context of John Milton's Works 2.1. Milton's Life and Era 2.2. Environmental Imagery in Milton's Poetry 2.3. Analysis of "Paradise Lost" 2.4. Ecological Themes in Milton's Other Works 3. Environmental Elements in Alfred Lord Tennyson's Poetry 3.1. Tennyson's Biographical Background 3.2. Nature Imagery in Tennyson's Poems 3.3. Environmental Messages in "In Memoriam" 3.4. Tennyson's Influence on Nature Poetry 4. Comparative Analysis of Milton and Tennyson 4.1. Differing Approaches to Nature 4.2. Common Themes in Their Works 4.3. Cultural Influences on Their Environmental Views 5. The Role of Religion and Mythology 5.1. Religious Imagery in Milton's Poetry 5.2. Mythological References in Tennyson's Works 5.3. Intersection of Nature and Spirituality 6. Impact of Industrialization 6.1. Industrial Revolution and Literary Themes 6.2. Tennyson's Response to Industrialization 6.3. Milton's Pre-Industrial Context 7. Modern Environmental Interpretations 7.1. Contemporary Critiques of Their Works 7.2. Relevance of Their Poetry Today 7.3. Influence on Modern Environmental Literature 8. Conclusion 9. Future Directions for Research 9.1. Potential Areas of Study 9.2. Emerging Themes in Literary Ecology 9.3. Bridging Literary Studies and Environmental Science