Books have been one of the best medium to express one’s thoughts and ideas. However, throughout the history, churches and censors have been interfering in the publication of some of the books. They have been considered either controversial to religion or immoral to the citizens of the state. Have a look at some of them.
1. The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
The reason for which this book of Mark Twain was banned in 1885, just one year after its publication, was the use of some derogatory words and disparaging slang.
2. Candide
Candide is a French novel written by Voltaire. It was banned by The Great Council of Geneva due to its satirical content. The writer poked satires at philosophers, armies, rulers and even churches.
3. Harry Potter Series
Harry Potter is one of the most celebrated fiction books based on witchcraft, violence, revenge and mysteries. In the U.S, it faced challenges after publication due to its scariness, impracticable content, magic and occult. There is always numerous things to learn as a mother, try visiting baby show to get more of them now.
4. Catcher In The Rye
It was written by J.D. Salinger and released in 1951. The book tells the story of a teenager boy who faces anxiety and unhappiness caused by adults to him. Usage of immoral slang, sex, violence and threats of other children relating to the main character banned it.
5. Lolita
Written by Vladimir Nabokov, this book portrays sexual relationships between a male adult and certain girls mostly children. Obviously this content doesn’t impact nicely on the readers.
6. 1984 by George Orwell
This novel mainly focuses on the ill deeds of totalitarian or authoritarian state. It was regarded as one of the 100 best English-language novels by Times Magazine. Still many thought it immoral to be published further.
7. Brave New World
The negativity it causes to the society and the people by its content had made a strong reason to ban it. It was written by Aldous Huxley in 1932 and depict a society of no hope in the future.
