Ironically, the essay Areopagitica, which dealt with censorship, was banned in England. Who wrote this essay?
- Dr. William Bowlder
- John Milton
- Phillip Marlowe
- Felton Edward Lewis
Answer
The correct answer is B) John Milton.
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