When was John Milton born and where did he grow up?
John Milton was born on the 9th of December 1608 in Bread Street, London. His father moved to London around 1583 after being disinherited for embracing Protestantism.
Questions about John Milton
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened during John Milton's tour of France and Italy from May 1638 to July or August 1639?
John Milton toured France and Italy for fifteen months starting in May 1638 and ending in July or August 1639. He met Hugo Grotius in Paris and Galileo in Florence while attending musical events in Rome.
Why did John Milton write pamphlets about divorce in the early 1640s?
John Milton wrote pamphlets about divorce because his wife Mary Powell left him in June 1642 and returned home to her parents until 1645. Her desertion prompted him to publish arguments for the legality and morality of divorce beyond grounds of adultery.
How did John Milton lose his sight and what impact did it have on his writing career?
John Milton became totally blind by 1652 due to bilateral retinal detachment or glaucoma. His blindness forced him to dictate his verse and prose to amanuenses such as Andrew Marvell who copied them out for him.
When was Paradise Lost published and how much did John Milton sell the rights for?
Paradise Lost was composed from 1658 to 1664 and sold out within eighteen months after its publication in August 1667. On the 27th of April 1667, John Milton sold the publication rights to publisher Samuel Simmons for £5.