Censored: A Literary History Of Subversion And Control

By: Inglis Fellion

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Synopsis: The list of books suppressed in the English language features the sacred and profane, poetic and pornographic, famous and infamous. A history of literary censorship is therefore a history not only of texts but of the authorities that have attempted to prevent their circulation: sovereigns, politicians, judges, prison officers, slaveholders, school governors, librarians, teachers, parents, students, editors and publishers. Censored deals with some of the most contentious and fascinating cases, including works now praised as literary masterpieces, such as James Joyce's Ulysses and Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita; as well as a troubling book about assassination that was implicated in a murder case. The books in this comprehensive study have been chosen to showcase the variety of suppressed literature, the methods and consequences of censorship, and landmarks in the history of free speech.

Book Quality:: Excellent
ISBN-13:: 9780712356893
Publisher:: The British Library
Date of Addition:: 11/22/17
Copyrighted By:: The British Library
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Caroline Walker
Proofread By:: N/A
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.