Immerse yourself in the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published!Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is deemed "acceptable" in published works have shifted over the centuries, and from culture to culture.Banned Books explores why some of the world's most important literary classics and seminal nonfiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public to read whether for challenging racial or sexual norms, satirizing public figures, or simply being deemed unfit for young readers. From the banning of All Quiet on the Western Front and the repeated suppression of On the Origin of the Species, to the uproar provoked by Lady Chatterley's Lover, entries offer a fascinating chronological account of censorship and the astonishing role that some banned books have played in changing history. Packed with eyeopening insights into the history of the written word and the political and social climate during the period of suppression or censorship, this is a mustread for anyone interested in literature; creative writing; politics; history or law.Delve into this compelling collection of the world's most controversial books to discover: Covers a broad range of genres and subject areas in fiction and nonfiction, ranging from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Spycatcher Offers informative insights into society, politics, law, and religious belief, in different countries around the worl

Binding: Hardback;192 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd; Classification: DSRC; Weight: 598 g; Dimensions: 154 x 199 x 21

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