John Milton was an English Poet and a political writer. He was one of the three children, born in this father's shop in Bread Street in London. His father was an amateur Musician and a Composer. John Milton attended St. Paul's School and then Christ's college at Cambridge University. His colleagues nicknamed him 'Lady of Christ' for his feminine face and precise conduct. However, Milton was not deterred with any remarks and while at Cambridge wrote poems and prepared himself for a religious career, dedicating himself to God's service as a poet.

In 1632, after graduating, Milton went to his countryplace where he wrote his two major pieces 'Comus' and 'Masque' which was dramatic presentation with music. Later, Milton supported Puritan cause through a series of political writings and gradually with the sweeping change in political scenario, Milton turned away from poetry for a brief period to work on behalf of Parliament and common wealth through his prose.

Milton married 16 year old Mary Powell in 1643 but their marriage was unhappy. His work and constant study strained his weak eyes and he was completely blind by 1652. About his blindness, he wrote a sonnet 'How my light is spent' in 1655. John Milton wrote his masterpieces 'The Paradise Lost', 'Paradise Regained' and 'samson Agonistes' during his final years, composed first two works after he was totally blind. In 'Paradise Lost', John Milton justifies the ways of God to man. It retells the story of Bible and creation and the fall of Adam and Eve against the backdrop of Satan's rebellion against God and expulsion from heaven. Milton studied classical greek and latin authors and was, greatly influenced by them. He died on 8th November 1608 due to gout and was buried with his father in St. Giles, Cripplegate, London.