Banned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and
Banned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and
  • Sold out
Discover 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 "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 non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public to read--whether for challenging racial or sexual norm…
25.89
  • Publisher:
  • Year: 2022
  • Pages: 192
  • ISBN-10: 0744056284
  • ISBN-13: 9780744056280
  • Format: 15.4 x 19.6 x 2.2 cm, kieti viršeliai
  • Language: English
  • SAVE -10% with code: EXTRA

Banned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

Reviews

(3.83 Goodreads rating)

Description

Discover 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 "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 non-fiction 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 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 eye-opening insights into the history of the written word, and the political and social climate during the period of suppression or censorship, this is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, creative writing, politics, history, or law.

EXTRA 10 % discount with code: EXTRA

23,30
25,89 €
Sold out

The promotion ends in 23d.15:49:36

The discount code is valid when purchasing from 10 €. Discounts do not stack.

  • Author: DK
  • Publisher:
  • Year: 2022
  • Pages: 192
  • ISBN-10: 0744056284
  • ISBN-13: 9780744056280
  • Format: 15.4 x 19.6 x 2.2 cm, kieti viršeliai
  • Language: English English

Discover 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 "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 non-fiction 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 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 eye-opening insights into the history of the written word, and the political and social climate during the period of suppression or censorship, this is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, creative writing, politics, history, or law.

Reviews

  • No reviews
0 customers have rated this item.
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
(will not be displayed)