unit4 Milton.ppt

John Milton (1608-1674) His quotations The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven 境由心生，心之所向，可以让天堂成为地狱，也可以把地狱变成天堂。 An optimist sees the rose; a pessimist the thorn. For evil news rides fast, while good news baits later. ?? One tongue is sufficient for a woman. His life Milton was born and raised in London in 1608. His father, a Puritan, a lover of music and literature. Being Tutored at home before 12 years old Went to St. Paul’s School in London In 1625, Milton went to Cambridge University and spent seven years there, earning his B.A. and M.A.. Christ’s College, Cambridge “When I was yet a child, No childish play To me was pleasing; all my mind was set Serious to learn and know, and thence to do What might be public good; myself I thought Born to that end, born to promote all truth, All righteous things.” Cambridge Days: Strongly condemned the subjects and methods of study at the college, “to make you a more finished fool” Out of beauty and the strictness of his life, he was nicknamed “the lady of the Christ’s” His Early Life After graduating from the university, instead of taking a job, he returned home to engage in a systematic program of reading and writing. From 1637, He began his traveling around the Europe, mostly in Italy, and then returned to England in 1639. His middle-aged life Writing pamphlets During the English Civil War he sided with the anti-royalists under Oliver Cromwell. Latin Secretary to the newly-formed Council of State His was blind in 1652. His Later Life Milton was put into prison during the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. With the aid of some important friends, he managed to escape from the punishment for his association with the Commonwealth government. He returned to poetry and set about composing his greatest poems. Died on Nov. 8,1674. His Marriage Married Mary Powell in 1642 who left him shortly afterwards and returned to live with him three year