Death to life is crown or shame.
John Milton Quotes
Some natural tears they dropped, but wiped them soon; The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide: They hand in hand with wand’ring steps and slow, Through Eden took their solitary way.
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| Birth: | 9th December, 1608 |
| Death: | 8th November, 1674 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Poet |
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John Milton was born in London, England. He was an English poet, pamphleteer and historian, considered the most significant English author after William Shakespeare. He is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost, written in blank verse. He earned a BA degree in 1629, and an MA degree in 1632 both from Christ's College, Cambridge. He wrote other poems include: Lycidas, L'Allegro, On the Morning of Christ's Nativity, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes. His historical works, including The History of Britain, and A Brief History of Moscovia.
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