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Areopagitica
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ISBN13: 9781022940697
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Milton's powerful and influential Areopagitica: A Speech For The Liberty Of Unlicensed Printing To The Parliament Of England remains a cornerstone of the fight for freedom of speech and freedom of the press. This vital early modern text, originally published in 1644, is a passionate defense against censorship and a compelling argument for liberty of publication.
Addressed to the Parliament of England, Milton's Areopagitica argues eloquently against pre-publication licensing and the suppression of ideas. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers direct access to one of history's most enduring and persuasive statements on the importance of a free and open press. A timeless exploration of civil rights, constitutional law, and the very foundations of authorship, Areopagitica continues to resonate with anyone concerned about intellectual freedom.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.
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