Areopagitica and Other Prose Works (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy)

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In addition to "Areopagitica," the Thrift Editions also include four other selections by John Milton: "Of Education," "Meditation Upon Divine Justice and The Death of King Charles the First," "The Doctrine and Disciple of Divorce," and "Autobiographical Extracts." These works showcase Milton's unwavering commitment to liberty and his exceptional poetic abilities.

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