Areopagitica

A passionate defense of free speech and the unlicensed printing of books, written by one of England's greatest poets and thinkers. Milton argues that censorship is counterproductive and that the pursuit of truth requires the free exchange of ideas. This book remains a classic defense of intellectual freedom and a powerful reminder of the importance of the written word.

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