ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -John Milton was born in Bread Street, London, on 9 December 1608, the son of composer John Milton and his wife Sarah Jeffrey. The senior John Milton (1562–1647) moved to London around 1583 after being disinherited by his devout Catholic father Richard “the Ranger” Milton for embracing Protestantism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Early life and education. Milton was born in London in 1608 and educated at St Paul’s School, followed by the University of Cambridge. He knew at least ten languages, and was enormously well-read in literature, history, theology, philosophy and natural sciences.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -After money was provided for the care of his father, now retired, Milton left to tour Europe in May 1638. This early “Grand Tour” of France, Italy and Switzerland lasted until either July or August 1639.