Karolides, Nicholas - 100 Banned Books (Paperback)

100 Banned Books: Censorship Histories of World Literature by Nicholas J. Karolides, Margaret Bald, and Dawn B. Sova examines a century of literary suppression around the world. Each entry explores the book’s background, why it was challenged, who sought to censor it, and how readers responded. From The Catcher in the Rye and Fahrenheit 451 to Lolita and Black Like Me, these short histories reveal how censorship reflects the moral, political, and religious tensions of its time.

Organized alphabetically, this reference offers concise essays, key publication details, and further-reading suggestions. It’s an essential title for teachers, students, librarians, and readers who value intellectual freedom and the right to read.

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