How many times does Milton invoke a muse ?
Correct answer: C. Three
- A. One
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. Four
Explanation
Milton invokes the heavenly Muse three times, chiefly in Books I, III, and VII. These invocations adapt the classical epic convention to his Christian subject.
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