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瞎密！連愛麗絲夢遊仙境都成了禁書！
【Banned Books 】
《禁書的歷史》
@英國DK原文書
@全彩精裝/192頁/版面 15.5 x 19.9 cm
@作者：DK編輯部
★ 深入揭露歷史上最令人震撼與臭名昭彰的禁書故事！
形式各異的審查幾乎與文字的歷史同樣久遠，而關於出版作品中何為「可接受」的定義，則隨著時代的變遷或不同文化的演變而有所改變。
本書探討了為何一些世界上最重要的文學經典曾被認為過於具爭議性，不適合大眾閱讀，無論是因為挑戰了種族或性別規範、諷刺公共人物，還是被認為不適合年輕讀者。從《西線無戰事》(Western Front)一書的禁止、以及《物種起源》(On the Origin of the Species)屢遭打壓，到《查泰萊夫人的情人》(Lady Chatterley's Lover,)引發轟動，各篇文章提供了關於審查的年表，以及一些被禁書籍在改變歷史中發揮令人驚奇的作用。
這本書充滿了關於文字歷史以及在審查壓制時期政治和社會背景的深刻洞察，對於任何對文學、創意寫作、政治、歷史或法律感興趣的人來說，都是一本必讀之作。
本書特色：
* 虛構和非虛構領域的廣泛主題和流派，從《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》( Alice's Adventures in Wonderland )到《抓間諜者》(Spycatcher)。
* 提供了關於不同國家社會、政治、法律和宗教信仰的資訊。
* 包含了首版書籍的圖片、以及為這些書籍的作者專門委托創作的插圖。
* 包括被禁書籍的節選以及關於它們的重要引言。
* 完全具有全球視野。
對於熱愛閱讀的人和文學研究者，以及對法律、政治和審查制度感興趣的人來說，《禁書的歷史》是一本必備之作，它介紹了一些有史以來最臭名昭著、引人入勝並具有爭議性的書籍，同時提供了關於文字歷史的獨特視角，揭示了書籍為何經常因各種原因在被禁止。
Immerse yourself in the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published!
Censorship 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 world's most important literary classics and seminal non-fiction 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 Chatterley's Lover, entries offer a fascinating chronological account of censorship and the astonishing role that some banned books have played in changing history.
Packed with eye-opening insights into the history of the written word and the political and social climate during the period of suppression or censorship, this is a must-read for anyone interested in literature; creative writing; politics; history or law.
Delve into this compelling collection of the world's most controversial books to discover:
- Covers a broad range of genres and subject areas in fiction and non-fiction, ranging from Alice's 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 scope
A must-have 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 insights into the often surprising reasons books have been banned throughout history and across the world.
Whether as a gift or self-purchase, this brilliant book is a must-have addition to the library of curious thinkers, borrowers and lifelong learners. If you enjoy Banned Books, then why not try Great Loves - the first title in DK's quirky new hardback series, full of insightful and intriguing topics.
