Areopagitica

The "Areopagitica" is a document written by John Milton during the English Civil War. It was published in 1644, and it argues against the Licensing Order of 1643, which imposed censorship in England. Despite being a supporter of Parliament, Milton believed that censorship was not a part of classical Greek and Roman society. He used references from the Bible and classical literature to make his case. The issue was personal for Milton because he had faced censorship himself in his attempts to publish. Overall, the "Areopagitica" is an important work that addresses issues of free speech and censorship that are still relevant today.