Tracing the censorship histories of 120 works from around the world, this title provides a summary of each work, its censorship history, and suggestions for further reading. Updates to existing entries cover new controversies regarding such classic books as 'Huckleberry Finn' and 'The Canterbury Tales'.
From the Bible to Fahrenheit 451a completely updated look at the history of censorship in world literature. Recommended for Banned Books Week! (September 24-October 1, 2005) ""A must-have for all of us who enjoy the right to choose what we read.""Nadine Strossen, President, American Civil Liberties Union.
This compelling book expands on the 100 titles profiled in the best-selling 100 Banned Books (Facts On File/Checkmark Books, 1999) by adding 20 new entries on books that have sparked controversy or been banned outright. In addition, updates to existing entries cover new controversies regarding such classic books as Huckleberry Finn, The Canterbury Tales, and To Kill a Mockingbird.
New entries include: The Captain Underpants series (banned on social grounds) The Harry Potter series (banned on religious grounds) My Brother Sam Is Dead (banned on political grounds) Snow Falling on Cedars (banned on sexual grounds) Sophie's Choice (banned on sexual grounds) Zhuan Falun: The Complete Teachings of Falun Gong (banned on religious grounds).