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In the epic poem 'Paradise Lost', how does John Milton most distinctively break from classical epic conventions in his opening invocation?
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- 1He introduces a Greek chorus to present the invocation collectively
- 2He completely omits any form of invocation or dedication
- 3He invokes the 'Heavenly Muse' (Urania/Holy Spirit) instead of a classical pagan Muse✓
- 4He invokes Clio, the Muse of history, to ground his myth in reality
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He invokes the 'Heavenly Muse' (Urania/Holy Spirit) instead of a classical pagan Muse
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