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How many distinct periods are there in Milton's life?
How many distinct periods are there in Milton's life?
Three
When did the first period of Milton's life end?
When did the first period of Milton's life end?
1639
What marked the end of the second period of Milton's life?
What marked the end of the second period of Milton's life?
The Restoration
What was the name of John Milton's famous work?
What was the name of John Milton's famous work?
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What was John Milton's father's profession?
What was John Milton's father's profession?
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John Milton's father was disinherited by his father.
John Milton's father was disinherited by his father.
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In what city was Milton's father settled?
In what city was Milton's father settled?
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John Milton was born in London.
John Milton was born in London.
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How many children did John Milton's father have?
How many children did John Milton's father have?
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What was the name of John Milton's father?
What was the name of John Milton's father?
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John Milton's father was a musician.
John Milton's father was a musician.
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Study Notes
Milton's Life
- Milton's life is divided into three distinct periods
- First period: ends with his return from Italy in 1639
- Second period: ends with the Restoration in 1660
- Third period: ends with his death in 1674
- Paradise Lost was written during the last period
Milton's Birth and Family
- Born on December 9, 1608, in London
- Family (Miltons) had been settled in Oxfordshire since the reign of Elizabeth I
- Father was educated at an Oxford school, possibly as a chorister
- Father had Anglican sympathies, and belonged to the Established Church
- Father disinherited him for his choice of profession
Milton's Profession and Marriage
- Milton became a scrivener in London
- A scrivener combined the jobs of lawyer and stationer
- Milton's profession was likely profitable
- Married around 1600
- Had six children, several of whom died young
- Third child was the poet, John Milton
Milton's Father
- Evidently a man of considerable culture
- An accomplished musician
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Description
This quiz covers the distinct periods of John Milton's life, including his early years, professional career, and familial background. Explore key events and influences that shaped Milton, culminating in his notable work, Paradise Lost. Assess your knowledge of this influential poet's life history.
