This in-depth biography examines the life and works of John Milton, the famous English poet and political activist. William Hayley delves into Milton's personal and professional history and offers insightful analysis of his most famous work, Paradise Lost. The appendix provides additional context and commentary on Milton's oeuvre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.