John Milton Flashcards
John Milton was called
Lady of Christ
Milton grew up listening to the sermons of
John Donne
Milton completed his education from
Cambridge College
Milton Isolated himself for how many years and were
6 years in Horton
Where did Milton meet Gilelio?
On his trip to France and Italy
Who is the only contemporary who is mentioned in the paradise lost by name?
Galileo
In which book does Milton talk about scientific equipment
Book 8
Who was in power during Milton’s era
Oliver Cromwell in the interregnum period (1660- 1640)
Religion of Milton
Puritan
Oliver Cromwell was
Puritan
Milton was born in ___________ family
Catholic Family
Who was assisting Milton in the in interregnum period?
Andrew Marvell
When did the restoration happen?
1660, Charles 2 restored
Trajectory of Milton’s work
1632: L’Allegro
1632: Il Penseroso
1634: Comus (a masque)
1637: Lycidas
1652: When I Consider How My Light is Spent (Commonly referred to as “On his blindness”, though Milton did not use this title)
1667: Paradise Lost
1671: Paradise Regained
1671: Samson Agonistes
In 1667, the book was published in how many parts
10
Paradise Lost was published in how many parts 1672
12
How many angels (in fraction) were thrown out of the heaven?
1/3
