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What major life event occurred to Milton by the year 1652?

AHe published his first major poem

BHe became completely blind

CHe moved to Italy for inspiration

DHe lost his wife in a tragic accident

Answer:

B. He became completely blind

Read Explanation:

  • By the year 1652, John Milton had become completely blind.

  • His eyesight had been deteriorating for years, likely due to glaucoma or retinal detachment, and he eventually lost his vision entirely in his early 40s.

  • Despite this, Milton continued to write and work, dictating his poems, letters, and political writings to assistants, secretaries, and often his daughters.

  • Some of his most important works—including Paradise Lost—were composed after he lost his sight, making his achievements even more remarkable.


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