Re: 25 Classic Books That Have Been Banned

Le 13/02/2025 à 04:35, Peter Moylan a écrit :

On 13/02/25 15:06, Judith Latham wrote:
 

Below are 25 of the most popular works of literature from the last
century that have been banned from schools, libraries, and, in some
cases, entire countries. For even more great books that have been
banned, including picture books like Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, check out
this list. [...]

 A case could be made, I think, for banning Lolita. (And in fact it was
banned here at the time I read it.) At least half of the others, maybe
more, should be compulsory reading at senior high school level.
 I can sort of understand why Tequila Mockingbird would be banned in
heavily racist states.

'To Kill a Mockingbird' is one of those stories that leave me feeling more optimistic about humanity...

Who would ban The Lorax? Ah, I see; the climate change deniers.
 Let's be grateful for small mercies, though. There probably won't be new
bannings in the US as long as you have a president who can't read.

... and thinking about the Mumps undoes the effect.