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Areopagitica

A Crusade for Freedom of Speech

John Milton

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Description

Areopagitica (1644) details Milton's passionate appeal for freedom of the press and against censorship. Arguing for the right to freely express and circulate ideas, it erects a crucial pillar of democratic society.

Who Should Listen

  •  Freedom of speech advocates
  •  Aspiring political scientists
  •  Literature enthusiasts

About the Authors

John Milton is an acclaimed English poet and philosopher, most known for his epic poem Paradise Lost. In addition to poetry, Milton wrote on diverse topics, including politics, freedom of speech, and intellectual liberty, earning him a distinctive position in literary and philosophical history.