{"product_id":"banned-books-9780241536391","title":"Banned Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBanned 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, offering a fascinating chronological account of censorship and the astonishing role that some banned books have played in changing history. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dorling Kindersley Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmerse yourself in the captivating tales that lie behind the most scandalous and notorious books ever published! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCensorship, in one form or another, has been a prevalent aspect of human history since the inception of the written word. However, the definition of what is considered acceptable in published works has evolved and varied across different cultures and centuries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanned Books delves into the intriguing reasons why some of the world's most significant literary classics and groundbreaking non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public to read. Whether it was for challenging racial or sexual norms, satirizing public figures, or simply being deemed unfit for young readers, these books have played a pivotal role in shaping history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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, this comprehensive collection offers a fascinating chronological account of censorship and the remarkable impact that some banned books have had on society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with eye-opening insights into the history of the written word and the political and social climate during periods of suppression or censorship, this book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in literature, creative writing, politics, history, or law. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelve into this compelling collection of the world's most controversial books to discover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA broad range of genres and subject areas in fiction and non-fiction, spanning from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Spycatcher. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformative insights into society, politics, law, and religious belief in various countries worldwide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImages of first editions and specially commissioned illustrations of the book's authors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtracts from the banned books, along with key quotations about them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA truly global perspective, encompassing books from different regions and eras. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA must-have volume for avid readers and literary scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 478g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 154 x 199 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780241536391\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44096145424634,"sku":"9780241536391","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1654864502512_book.jpg?v=1655208323","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/banned-books-9780241536391","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}