#39 Overall Influence
John Milton
English epic poet
About
Why is this person notable and influential?From Wikipedia
John Milton was an English poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost , written in blank verse, and widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written.
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Notable Works
What contributions to academia has this person made?- Paradise Lost
- Areopagitica
- The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates
- The Poetical Works of John Milton
- Samson Agonistes
- Paradise Regained
- Eikonoklastes
- Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce
Influence Rankings by Discipline
How’s this person influential?#6 World Rank
Literature