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John Milton Quiz Quiz: John Milton English Literature Test your knowledge of John Milton's life, works, poetry, and literary contributions. 1. When was John Milton born? 1564 1608 1616 1660 2. Where was John Milton born? Oxford Cambridge London Stratford-upon-Avon 3. John Milton is primarily associated with which literary period? Romantic Age Victorian Age Puritan Age Modern Age 4. At which university did John Milton study? University of Oxford University of Cambridge University of London Harvard University 5. John Milton served as Latin Secretary under which political leader? Charles I Oliver Cromwell James II William III 6. In which year did John Milton becom...

Explore the Caroline & Commonwealth Era (1625–1660): Cavalier & Metaphysical poets, Milton, prose, drama, key works for UGC NET JRF English.  Caroline & Commonwealth Era (1625–1660) Introduction: The Caroline & Commonwealth Era (1625–1660) in English Literature represents a transitional phase between the Renaissance exuberance of the Elizabethan-Jacobean period and the austere, intellectual writings of the Restoration. 🏰 Historical Background 1. Caroline Era (1625–1649) Named after King Charles I (Latin: Carolus) who succeeded James I in 1625. Court culture was marked by refinement, elegance, loyalty to monarchy, and the arts. Royalist literature flourished at court. The King’s belief in the divine right of kings led to conflict with Parliament. This political tension culminated in the English Civil War (1642–1651) between: Royalists (Cavaliers) supporting Charles I. Parliamentarians (Roundheads) led by Oliver Cromwell. 2. Civil War & Execution of Charles ...