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John Milton - Biography

Milton (John Milton) - a name that sounds like a hymn to the beauty and power of the word. He was a great English poet, politician and thinker whose influence on English and world literature is hard to overstate. Let's immerse ourselves in the rich life and creativity of this outstanding writer.

John was born on December 9, 1608 in London, in a middle-class family. His father, also named John Milton, was a successful violinist and musician, and his mother, Sarah Jeffrey, was a housewife. received a quality education, starting with private teachers, and then going to St Pauls School in London, and then to Crist Church, University of Oxford. His education covered a wide range of topics, from classical languages to religious and philosophical literature.

John became known for his poetic talents and extensive knowledge of literature. His early works include poems on a variety of topics, including spiritual and religious. He also handled translations of classics such as Homer's "Odyssey." However, his most famous and important work is the epic poem Paradise Lost, which tells about the fall of Lucifer and the fall of Adam and Eve. This work is considered one of the peaks of English poetry and the greatest poem in the history of literature.

In addition to his poetry, he was an active politician during the English Revolution. He supported the republican government and wrote many political pamphlets and essays, including "Areopagitica," in which he advocated freedom of the press. His political beliefs and struggle for free speech influenced the development of democracy and freedom in English society.

John Milton was a deeply religious man and had his own religious beliefs, which he reflected in his writings. He was a Protestant and rejected traditional Catholic teachings, especially papal authority. His faith was an important part of his life and work.

In addition to Lost Paradise, Milton's other best-known works are Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes. His poems cover a wide range of topics, from religious and philosophical reflection to love lyrics.