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Upon its release, Fahrenheit 451 was a critical success, albeit with notable dissenters; the novel's subject matter led to its censorship in apartheid South Africa and various schools in the United States. In 1954, Fahrenheit 451 won the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Literature and the Commonwealth Club of California Gold Medal.
Fahrenheit 451: Ray Bradbury: Obscene language, references to smoking and drinking, violence, and religious themes 1953 — 69 — Fallen Angels: Walter Dean Myers: Offensive language, racism, violence 1988 85 11 36 The Family Book: Todd Parr: 2003 67 — — Family Secrets: Norma Klein
In 2017, the book was ranked number 8 on the American Library Association's top ten challenge and banned books list. The book was also banned by school officials in Katy, Texas. It was challenged for its "pervasive vulgarity and racially-insensitive language". The book was also challenged for depicting drug use, profanity, and offensive ...
The story’s depiction of child abuse and sexual violence led to it being banned at a Southern California high school and elsewhere. (32 bans, 73 challenges) (32 bans, 73 challenges) 4.
Books such as "Charlotte's Web," "Maus," "Animal Farm," and "The Color Purple" have been banned in some schools.
Ray Douglas Bradbury (US: / ˈ b r æ d b ɛr i / BRAD-berr-ee; August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author and screenwriter.One of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers, he worked in a variety of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, and realistic fiction.
"There are no books banned in Florida. Sexually explicit material and instruction are not suitable for schools." Not named is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who championed the law.
Banned in Australia from 1927 to 1936 and from 1938 to 1973. [4] 1938 1973 The 120 Days of Sodom (1789) Marquis de Sade: 1789 1957 *Unknown* Novel Banned by the Australian Government in 1957 for obscenity. [5] Droll Stories: Honoré de Balzac: 1837 1901, 1928 1923, 1973 Short stories Banned for obscenity from 1901 to 1923 and 1928 to c.1973. [6 ...