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Banned Books
A banned book is one that has been removed from the shelves of a library, bookstore, or classroom because of its controversial content. In some cases, banned books of the past have been burned and/or refused publication. Possession of banned books has at times been regarded as an act of treason or heresy, which was punishable by death, torture, prison time, or other acts of retribution.
Since there is a large number of banned books, some publishers have specialized in them.
Books are still banned in the 2010s. Nowhere in the world can everything be published, although the prohibitions vary str ...more
Since there is a large number of banned books, some publishers have specialized in them.
Books are still banned in the 2010s. Nowhere in the world can everything be published, although the prohibitions vary str ...more
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It hardly matters why a library is destroyed: every banning, curtailment, shredding, plunder or loot gives rise (at least as a ghostly presence) to a louder, clearer, more durable library of the banned, looted, plundered, shredded or curtailed.
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― The Library at Night
― The Library at Night
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I do not believe that any book should be denied to the man who possesses the wisdom to understand it, Bruno, but that does not mean I am confused about where truth lies.
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― Heresy
― Heresy
Charlotte, North Carolina, banned bookmobile book reviews from local readers.
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last active 2 years ago
Book club curated by women interested in challenging constructs of society.
6 members,
last active 8 years ago
Link to the Bookclubs Group Page (for meetings links & messages):
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7 members,
last active 2 years ago
Banned Literary Dept. is a monthly book club hosted by Briar Road, where we vote on and read tho…more
2 members,
last active one year ago
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