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What languages did Milton write poems in?
Italian, Latin, Greek, and English
Where did Milton spend the most time during his European tour?
Italy
Who was Milton's meeting with Grotius, Maso, and Galileo significant for?
Establishing his republican sympathies
Which scientist did Milton meet in Naples?
Galileo
What did Milton advocate for in 1649?
The regicide of Charles I
What inspired Milton to write Paradise Lost?
A celestial patroness
What was Milton's primary motivation for writing Paradise Lost?
To rival classic epics like the Odyssey and Iliad
What major historical events influenced Milton's writing of Paradise Lost?
The bubonic plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London in 1666
What impact did Milton's education have on his writing of Paradise Lost?
It was heavily influenced by Greek and Roman writers
How did Milton view the establishment of the republic after the regicide of King Charles I?
He was overjoyed
Which Bible versions did Milton study during his education?
Geneva Bible and King James Version
How did Milton feel about the restoration in 1660?
He was appalled by it
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