Areopagitica
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Areopagitica

by

John Milton

Areopagitica Symbols

Books

Books are repeatedly mentioned by Milton in Areopagitica and they carry a twofold significance within his speech. First, books are symbolic of knowledge and learning and the pursuit of truth; however, the suppression of books…

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