: A landmark defense of freedom of speech and against censorship.
: Born in London to a successful scrivener and musical composer, Milton grew up in a household that valued learning and the arts. John Milton rar
John Milton (1608–1674) was a monumental figure in English literature, best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost . His life spanned a period of intense political and religious upheaval, which deeply influenced his transition from a brilliant student to a radical revolutionary and, ultimately, a blind visionary. : A landmark defense of freedom of speech