John Milton

John Milton Biography

John Milton (1608-1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant, best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost." He was born in London and was educated at Cambridge University, where he studied classical literature and languages. After graduating, he began a career as a private tutor, but soon turned to writing poetry. In 1642, he published his first major work, "Poems of Mr. John Milton, Both English and Latin," which included the sonnet "On His Blindness." In 1667, he published "Paradise Lost," which tells the story of Adam and Eve and the fall of man. The poem was a success and is considered one of the greatest works in the English language. Milton also wrote several other poems, including "Paradise Regained" and "Samson Agonistes," as well as political tracts, including "Areopagitica," which defended freedom of speech. He died in London in 1674.

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