Banned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and Present (DK Secret Histories)

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 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 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 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. 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 non-fiction, ranging from Alice's Adventures in -Wonderland to Spycatcher • Offers informative insights into society, politics, law, and religious belief, in different countries around the world • Features images of first editions and specially commissioned illustrations of the books' authors • Includes extracts from the banned books along with key quotations about them • Completley global in scope A must-have volume for avid readers and literary scholars alike, alongside those with an interest in the law, politics and censorship, Banned Books profiles a selection of the most infamous, intriguing and controversial books ever written, whilst offering a unique perspective on the history of the written world, with insights into the often surprising reasons books have been banned throughout history and across the world. Whether as a gift or self-purchase, this brilliant book is a must-have addition to the library of curious thinkers, borrowers and lifelong learners. If you enjoy Banned Books, then why not try Great Loves - the first title in DK's quirky new hardback series, full of insightful and intriguing topics. 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 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 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 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. 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 non-fiction, ranging from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Spycatcher - Offers informative insights into society, politics, law, and religious belief, in different countries around the world - Features images of first editions and specially commissioned illustrations of the books' authors - Includes extracts from the banned books along with key quotations about them - Completely global in scope A must-have volume for avid readers and literary scholars alike, alongside those with an interest in the law, politics and censorship, Banned Books profiles a selection of the most infamous, intriguing and controversial books ever written, whilst offering a unique perspective on the history of the written world - with insights into the often surprising reasons books have been banned throughout history and across the world. Whether as a gift or self-purchase, this brilliant book is a must-have addition to the library of curious thinkers, borrowers and lifelong learners. If you enjoy Banned Books , then why not try Great Loves - the first title in DK's quirky new hardback series, full of insightful and intriguing topics. 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 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 the Species, to 1984, Fahrenheit 45, Catcher in the Rye and Huckleberry Fin, this must-have volume examines 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 the 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 non-fiction, ranging from Alice's Adventures in - Wonderland to Spycatcher - Offers informative insights into society, politics, law, and religious beliefs, in different countries around the world - Features images of first editions and specially commissioned illustrations of the books' authors - Includes extracts from the banned books along with key quotations about them - Completely global in scope A must-have volume for avid readers and literary scholars alike, alongside those with an interest in the law, politics and censorship, Banned Books profiles a selection of the most infamous, intriguing and controversial books ever written, whilst offering a unique perspective on the history of the written word, with insights into the often surprising reasons books have been banned throughout history and across the world. Whether as a gift or self-purchase, this brilliant book is a must-have addition to the library of curious thinkers, borrowers and lifelong learners. If you enjoy Banned Books, then why not try Great Loves - the first title in DK's quirky new hardback series, full of insightful and intriguing topics. How to use this eBook Introduction Pre-1900 The Decameron The Canterbury Tales Wycliffe’s Bible Dialogue On the Two Chief World Systems The Response Moll Flanders 120 Days of Sodom The 19th Century Grimm’s Fairy Tales Frankenstein The History of Mary Prince The Communist Manifesto Leaves of Grass Madame Bovary On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Earth The Awakening Between the Wars Ulysses Mein Kampf Elmer Gantry Lady Chatterley’s Lover The Well of Loneliness A Farewell to Arms All Quiet on the Western Front As I Lay Dying Brave New World Tropic of Cancer Mephisto Gone with the Wind Their Eyes Were Watching God The Grapes of Wrath The Postwar Years Black Boy The Diary of a Young Girl 1984 The Hive The Catcher in the Rye Fahrenheit 451 The Lord of the Flies Lolita Giovanni’s Room Doctor Zhivago Borstal Boy Things Fall Apart Naked Lunch A Raisin in the Sun To Kill a Mockingbird Catch-22 A Clockwork Orange One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest The Late 20th Century The Autobiography of Malcolm X In Cold Blood I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Slaughterhouse-Five Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret Black Voices from Prison Maurice The Gulag Archipelago Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin The Color Purple The House of the Spirits The House on Mango Street The Bus Stop The Handmaid’s Tale Beloved Spycatcher The Satanic Verses The Alchemist Final Exit Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China American Psycho Shame The God of Small Things His Dark Materials The Harry Potter Series The 21st Century Persepolis The Kite Runner The Bastard of Istanbul Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The Cartoons that Shook the World Melissa (formerly George) The Hate U Give Killing Commendatore I Hate Men Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You This is a Swedish Tiger 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows Acknowledgments Copyright 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.