ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

JOHN MILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
He was educated at?
A
St. Paul’s School and Christ’s College
B
Stanford University
C
Queen Mary School and University of London
D
London School of Economics and Political Science
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Milton wrote poetry and prose between 1632 and 1674, and is most famous for his epic poetry. Special Collections and Archives holds a variety of Milton’s major works, including Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, L’Allegro, and Il Penseroso. Paradise Lost is one of the most recognized works in English literature.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1625, Milton entered Christ’s College, Cambridge where he was a successful student despite having been “rusticated”-that is, suspended-for a term during his first year, probably for arguing with his tutor. Milton excelled at languages and was an omnivorous reader.

Detailed explanation-3: -John Milton was a 17th century historian, journalist and poet born on December 9th, 1608 in London, England. He was best known for his writing of Paradise Lost. Milton first planned to become a priest. He studied at Cambridge University and afterwards decided to abandon this path to become a full time writer and poet.

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