Immerse yourself in the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever publishedCensorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word while definitions of what is deemed acceptable in published works have shifted over the centuries and from culture to culture.Banned Books explores why some of the worlds most important literary classics and seminal nonfiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public to read whether for challenging racial or sexual norms satirizing public figures or simply being deemed unfit for young readers. From the banning of All Quiet on the Western Front and the repeated suppression of On the Origin of the Species to the uproar provoked by Lady Chatterleys Lover entries offer a fascinating chronological account of censorship and the astonishing role that some banned books have played in changing history. Packed with eyeopening insights into the history of the written word and the political and social climate during the period of suppression or censorship this is a mustread for anyone interested in literature creative writing politics history or law.Delve into this compelling collection of the worlds most controversial books to discover Covers a broad range of genres and subject areas in fiction and nonfiction ranging from Alices Adventures in Wonderland to Spycatcher Offers informative insights into society politics law and religious belief in different countries around the world Features images of first editions and specially commissioned illustrations of the books authors Includes extracts from the banned books along with key quotations about them Completely global in scopeA musthave volume for avid readers and literary scholars alike alongside those with an interest in the law politics and censorship Banned Books profiles a selection of the most infamous intriguing and controversial books ever written whilst offering a unique perspective on the history of the written world with insight