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This is the first 1,000 characters of 674 words (2.7 pages) in the essay titled Milton Religion was the most important part of Milton’s personal life, and exertedthe greatest influence on his literary endeavors. John Milton was born in London to a prosperous merchant, who had been disowned by his family when he converted from Catholicism to Protestantism. Thanks to his father s wealth, young Milton got the best education money could buy: a private tutor, St. Paul s Cathedral School, and then Christ s College at Cambridge. At the latter, he made quite a name for himself with his prodigious writing, publishing several essays and poems to high acclaim. After graduating with his Master s degree (in 1632), Milton was once again accommodated by his father. He was allowed to take over the family s estate near Windsor and pursue a quiet life of study. He spent 1632 to 1638 In 1638 Milton made a trip to Italy, studying in Florence, Siena, and Rome, but felt obliged to return home upon the outbreak of civil war in England, in 1639. By this time, he was well known to the literary world. Particularly notable works were his eulogy on Shakespeare, and the magnificent pastoral poem Lycidas. Upon his return from Italy, though, he began planning a work far beyond his others: an epic poem, the first ever written in English. These plans were d... |
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