John Milton

John Milton was an English writer of the 17th century. His most notable work is the epic poem Paradise Lost, published in 1667 and 1674 (for additional parts).

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• Lifetime: 9 December 1608 • 8 November 1674
• Main form: Poetry
• Literary movement: English Renaissance
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"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"