Definition

Proper noun: - English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674): John Milton is the name of a major 17th-century English poet and intellectual, most famous for his epic poem Paradise Lost, which narrates the biblical story of the Fall of Man.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We studied the works of John Milton in our literature class.
  • John Milton wrote Paradise Lost after he had become blind.
  • The political writings of John Milton were influential in advocating for freedom of the press.

Advanced Usage

• "Miltonic" (adjective): Pertaining to the style or themes of John Milton, often characterized by grandeur, complexity, and solemnity.
  • The poet's sonnet had a distinctly Miltonic gravity to its language.

Variants and Related Words

• Miltonian (adj): Another adjective form meaning relating to John Milton or his works.
• Miltonist (n): A scholar who specializes in the study of John Milton's life and works.

Synonyms

• The author of Paradise Lost: A common descriptive synonym.
• The blind poet: A reference to his later life when he composed his major works.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• "Milton's Satan": A frequent subject of literary analysis, referring to the complex portrayal of the character Satan in .
  • The lecture focused on the charismatic nature of Milton's Satan.
• "Miltonic sonnet": Refers to the specific form of sonnet used by Milton, which often did not follow the strict Petrarchan or Shakespearean rhyme schemes.
  • He attempted to write a poem in the Miltonic sonnet form.

Noun

1. English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)