Areopagitica by John Milton
A Speech of Mr. John Milton for the Liberty of Unlicenc'd Printing, to the Parlament of England
"Areopagitica" is a powerful 17th-century polemic against censorship and a passionate defense of the freedom of speech and expression. The author argues against the Licensing Order of 1643, which allowed the British government to censor literature and other forms of expression. He asserts that censorship is a form of tyranny and that in a true republic, freedom of thought and discussion should be promoted, not suppressed. The author also contends that exposure to a wide range of viewpoints, including those that may be false or harmful, is necessary for intellectual and moral growth.
The 6076th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1644
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 31,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)