Question

Milton was a well - known puritan poet of which century?

• A. 17th century
• B. 16th century
• C. 18th century
• D. 19th century

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 17th century

John Milton (1608-1674)

• John Milton was born in London on the 9th December, 1608

• He owned his literary and musical taste to his father from whom he inherited his staunch republican and puritanical ideals

• He was educated in Cambridge where he earned the nickname "Lady of the Christs" on account of his handsome feminine appearance and his fastidious tastes.