Areopagitica and Other Prose Works - Hardcover

by John Milton (Author)

Areopagitica and Other Prose Works is a collection of essays and speeches written by the renowned English poet and political thinker, John Milton. The book contains Milton's famous defense of free speech and press, Areopagitica, which was published in 1644 during the English Civil War. In this work, Milton argues against government censorship and advocates for the free exchange of ideas and opinions.The collection also includes other notable works by Milton, such as The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce, which argues for the right to divorce on the grounds of incompatibility, and The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates, in which Milton defends the right of the people to overthrow a tyrannical government.Throughout the book, Milton's powerful prose and passionate arguments demonstrate his commitment to individual liberty and his belief in the importance of the free exchange of ideas. Areopagitica and Other Prose Works is a timeless and thought-provoking collection that continues to be relevant to contemporary debates about free speech and democracy.1927. The immediate occasion of the Areopagitica was the order of June 1643, by which Parliament reestablished the censorship of the Press. Milton's main object is to show the absurdity and iniquity of this measure, and to press for its repeal. But he does not confine himself within these comparatively narrow limits. Again and again, particularly in the latter part of the treatise, he deliberately breaks through them, to prove that freedom of speech and freedom of action are not evils to be tolerated, but blessings essential to the life and progress of any nation. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.