This author delves into the realms of censorship and suppressed literature, examining the histories of banned books and their impact on world literature. Her work also captures the spirit of exploration and travel, offering insightful accounts of intrepid journeys to far-flung destinations. With a keen analytical yet engaging style, she provides readers with a compelling look into both historical suppression and adventurous discovery.
Tracing the censorship histories of 120 works from across the world, 120 Banned Books, Second Edition provides a summary of each work, its censorship history, and suggestions for further reading. Many new titles have been added to reflect some of the controversies in recent years, and updates have been made to existing entries.
The one volume abridgement of the Banned book series highlights books banned for political, religious, sexual, and social reasons