
Dr. Bowdler's Legacy: A History Of Expurgated Books
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Noel Perrin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Atheneum, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Noel Perrin's Dr. Bowdler's Legacy: A History Of Expurgated Books chronicles the fascinating and often controversial practice of literary expurgation. This insightful work uncovers the motivations and methods behind the sanitization of classic texts, from Shakespeare to children's literature. It presents a detailed account of how various individuals and groups sought to remove perceived offensive content, thereby shaping the versions of literature available to the public. The book argues for a deeper understanding of censorship's enduring impact on cultural transmission and artistic integrity. This compelling study illustrates the complex interplay between morality, taste, and the written word throughout history.
Author: Noel Perrin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Atheneum, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Noel Perrin's Dr. Bowdler's Legacy: A History Of Expurgated Books chronicles the fascinating and often controversial practice of literary expurgation. This insightful work uncovers the motivations and methods behind the sanitization of classic texts, from Shakespeare to children's literature. It presents a detailed account of how various individuals and groups sought to remove perceived offensive content, thereby shaping the versions of literature available to the public. The book argues for a deeper understanding of censorship's enduring impact on cultural transmission and artistic integrity. This compelling study illustrates the complex interplay between morality, taste, and the written word throughout history.
