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LoC No.: 04013208
Title: Books Condemned to be Burnt
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Produced by Steven Gibbs, Lisa Reigel, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Books Condemned to be Burnt" by James Anson Farrer is a historical examination written in the late 19th century. The book explores the historical phenomenon of book burning in England, focusing on the censorship of works that were deemed controversial or heretical throughout various periods. It serves as a captivating inquiry into the lives and environments of the authors whose works faced destruction, inviting readers to reflect on the implications of such actions on literary history and freedom of expression. The opening of the work provides a preface that outlines the author’s intent to address the often-overlooked topic of book burning as a significant event in the evolution of societal norms and censorship. Farrer highlights a historical trajectory, asking when this practice began in England and what books were targeted. He expresses a desire to engage the readers not just with the facts but also with the narratives surrounding these "condemned" works, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the freedom to express ideas without fear of retribution. The author also touches on the shifting values of society regarding literature and the historical context behind the suppression of particular viewpoints, setting a thoughtful tone for the explorations that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Farrer, James Anson, 1849-1925
EBook No.: 31520
Published: Mar 6, 2010
Downloads: 191
Language: English
Subject: Prohibited books -- Great Britain -- History
Subject: Censorship -- Great Britain -- History
Subject: Book burning -- Great Britain
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04013208
Title: Books Condemned to be Burnt
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Lisa Reigel, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Books Condemned to be Burnt" by James Anson Farrer is a historical examination written in the late 19th century. The book explores the historical phenomenon of book burning in England, focusing on the censorship of works that were deemed controversial or heretical throughout various periods. It serves as a captivating inquiry into the lives and environments of the authors whose works faced destruction, inviting readers to reflect on the implications of such actions on literary history and freedom of expression. The opening of the work provides a preface that outlines the author’s intent to address the often-overlooked topic of book burning as a significant event in the evolution of societal norms and censorship. Farrer highlights a historical trajectory, asking when this practice began in England and what books were targeted. He expresses a desire to engage the readers not just with the facts but also with the narratives surrounding these "condemned" works, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the freedom to express ideas without fear of retribution. The author also touches on the shifting values of society regarding literature and the historical context behind the suppression of particular viewpoints, setting a thoughtful tone for the explorations that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Farrer, James Anson, 1849-1925
EBook No.: 31520
Published: Mar 6, 2010
Downloads: 191
Language: English
Subject: Prohibited books -- Great Britain -- History
Subject: Censorship -- Great Britain -- History
Subject: Book burning -- Great Britain
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.