Today in Bookish and Literary History, November 23
1644 Areopagitica by John Milton (UK) One of the original, and greatest defenses of free speech, originally published as a written 'speech.' 1926 This Was a Man by Noël Coward "This Was A Man" A Comedy In Three Acts by Noel Coward is a captivating anthology that delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships in 1920s England, masterfully crafted with Coward's signature wit. 1937 Golden Boy by Clifford Odets 1937 Of Mice & Men by John Steinbeck A controversial tale of friendship and tragedy during the Great Depression