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John Milton at 21
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John Milton at 21
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21
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1608 1674 Milton Oval Puritan Ruff
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This evocative portrait captures the young John Milton at the age of 21, as he embarked on a journey that would make him one of the most influential figures in English literature. Born on December 9, 1608, in London, Milton was educated at Cambridge University before leaving in 1632 due to political unrest. This oval portrait, painted around 1629, shows Milton in the prime of his youth, with a serious expression and an air of intellectual intensity. The ruff collar and long, flowing hair are typical of the fashionable attire of the time. Milton's Puritan beliefs would later shape his writing, particularly in his epic poem "Paradise Lost," which explores the nature of good and evil and the human condition. Milton's radical ideas and unwavering commitment to his beliefs earned him both admirers and detractors. He was blind in his later years, but continued to write and publish, including his famous treatise "Areopagitica," which advocated for freedom of speech and the press. Milton's literary legacy spans over four decades, from the 1630s to his death in 1674. His works include poetry, prose, and political tracts, and his influence can be seen in the works of many later writers, including William Blake, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and T.S. Eliot. This portrait offers a glimpse into the life of a young man on the cusp of greatness, and serves as a reminder of Milton's enduring impact on English literature and culture.
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