1. The Life of John Milton
By : Olga Kaziyeva

2. Parents Of Milton
John Milton was born on December 9, 1608, in Bread Street, London. He was the second child of John Milton and Sara Jeffrey. Milton Sr. is known as “The father of the poet”. The Miltons had three children: Anne, John, and Christopher One of few Milton's father’s jobs was that he was a composer of church music at Christ Church in Oxford. Milton had taken an interest in music for most of his life. His parents were settled financially pretty well and had afforded tutors for Milton to be taught different languages.
It was due to his father composing music that got Milton interested in music.

3. In 1625, Milton had entered Christ's College in Cambridge, where he received his degrees for bachelors and masters. Milton was very “argumentative” with his tutor and ended up suspended in When Milton returned to London for a little while, he went to see some plays, and after began his first works of poetry. In 1628 Milton wrote his first major English poem, On the Death of a Fair Infant, Dying of the Cough, about the death of his sister's baby. When he returned to Cambridge, he composed "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" on December 25, 1629.
Milton’s strong conflicts with his earlier tutor caused him suspension from school and to return home for a little while.
The Chapel at Christ’s College in Cambridge

4. Milton wrote his work in English, Latin and Italian
Milton wrote his work in English, Latin and Italian. In May 1638, Milton went on a tour in France. His traveling provided him in contact with other kinds of religions and languages. John developed the love of music, which later spread through his poetry. He first intended to become a priest in the Church of England. He composed Latin poems and epigrams.
He was well known internationally. He was dedicated to his studies and work especially in poetry.

5. Marriage & Divorce
In the spring of 1642, Milton married Mary Powell, her 17 years old to his 34. They both realized their marriage wasn’t filled with happiness and Mary then decided to leave him and go visit her family. After some time he knew she would not return. At that point Milton wrote his 'Divorce Tracts' discussing divorce on “the grounds of incompatibility”. In 1643, Milton published the Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce, which had its second, longer edition in early The 'Divorce Tracts' had become a topic of anger and offensive in parliament and the clergy, as well as with the public. Due to his work on topic of divorce he had earned the nickname "Milton the Divorcer."
He believed that his marriage had fallen apart and discussed his views on divorce. He kept publishing work on terms of divorce which pretty much related to his own personal life being on verge of a divorce.

6. A Twist in Milton’s Marriage
Milton already planned to remarry but before he was able to make it official his “loving” wife Mary Powell finally returned. Both settled their issues and shortly after, their daughter Anne was born in their daughter Mary was born in Milton's first son, John, was born in March and then the Miltons moved to Westminster. The year of 1652 was one of many personal losses for Milton. In February, Milton lost his sight. This triggered him to write the sonnet "When I Consider How My Light is Spent." In May, 1652, Mary gave birth to a daughter, Deborah, and died a few days later. In June, one year-old John died.
Losing his sight, Milton became determined to share his view on life and how he had now felt. He shared his views with his audience by writing sonnets and continue further in his literature.

7. Milton’s Remarried!
Milton then married Katherine Woodcock. Both had a marriage that was going smoothly but not for long. Milton's daughter Katherine was born in late 1657, but by early 1658, both mother and daughter had passed away. To the memory of his wife, Katherine Woodcock, Milton wrote the sonnet "Me thought I saw my late departed saint." In 1663, Milton remarried again, to Elizabeth Minshull. She was one women that his daughters were not fond of.

8. Paradise Lost
Milton had spent majority of time tutoring students and finishing his greatest work, Paradise Lost. With Milton's blindness— he would compose verse upon verse at night in his head and then dictate them from memory to his aides in the morning. Paradise Lost had been published in 1667, in ten books. It was reissued in 1668 with a new title-page and additional materials. It was inspired by the Bible story of the Creation, the fall of Adam and Eve, the rebellion of Satan against God, and Satan being cast out from heaven. The book interested and fascinated many people.
Paradise Lost was the biggest achievement. Among the greatest works ever to be written in English.
Much recognition of his work goes to Paradise Lost.

9. Bibliography http://www.jstor.org/stable/905326
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