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This poem is an autobiographical one. As we know, Milton did, in fact, go blind in the 1650s. Therefore, he is writing about his own experiences. However, if we go beyond the surface matter of this poem, we will see that it is less about his blindness and more about a philosophical exposition on the… Continue reading On His Blindness: Analysis: 2022
John Milton was born in London on 9th December 1608. After university, he spent six years in his father’s country home in Buckinghamshire, following a rigorous independent study course, including classical and modern works, to prepare for a career as a poet. In addition, Milton was proficient in Latin, Greek, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Italian, Old… Continue reading On His Blindness Line by Line Summary (2023 Update)
INTRODUCTION TO JOHN MILTON- Among the most famous poets in the history of English literature, John Milton was born on 9 december, 1608 in London. His most works constitute of prose poetry. He is known for his remarkable epic “Paradise Lost”. SONNET 15- Sonnet 15 by John Milton celebrates the military career and achievements of Fairfox.… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Sonnet 15 by John Milton: 2022
About John Milton: John Milton was born in the year 1608 in Bread Street, London. He was a man who went on to achieve great things and work in three different eras: Stuart England, Commonwealth and Protectorate. He published his first piece of poetry, Poems of Mr. John Milton, Both English and Latin in the… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Sonnet 16 by John Milton: 2022
About the Poet: John Milton, an English poet, born on December 9, 1608, is a poet of steadfast will and purpose who moved amid the fears and hopes and changing impulses of the world regarding trivial and momentary things that can never swerve a great soul from their course. He was a polemist, man of… Continue reading Lycidas: Summary and Analysis: 2023
John Milton- The exponent of grand style in English language, John Milton (1608 – 1974) was born to a composer father in Bread Street, London. Paradise Lost is his magnum opus and it is considered to be one of the greatest verses of English poetry. He was a Puritan poet, a man of letters, polemicist and a civil… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Sonnet 19 by John Milton: 2022
John Milton- A 17th-century poet, John Milton had used his knowledge to produce work, advertising strong revolting ideas which challenged the-then present norms of the society. His great epic Paradise Lost gave him his biggest recognition. Milton used to write pamphlets to ridicule the Church of England and monarchy. He became a civil servant under… Continue reading Sonnet 12 Summary and Analysis by John Milton: 2022
John Milton is one of the best-known English poets of the Romantic era, a period where poetry was about the personification of nature, and a new movement of aesthetics was evolved. John Milton is known for some of his best poems, like Daffodils. How Soon Hath Time: Summary Here, I am going to look upon… Continue reading How Soon Hath Time: Summary: 2022
Context: John Milton is one of the best English poets that history has ever seen. He writes this sonnet on his 23rd birthday, and speaks about his disappointment with himself, his stature, ad failure in life. This sonnet was introspection about his age and how meaningless his life has become. He says that his age… Continue reading How Soon Hath Time Analysis by John Milton: 2022
This article provides a brief note about John Milton’s life- A small biography of John Milton and especially focuses on ‘His Blindness’, thereby linking to his greatest person lament (The sonnet ‘On His Blindness’). His life is a real inspiration for people of religious beliefs and for those who completely surrender to the will of… Continue reading John Milton’s Biography And a Note on His Blindness
