fahrenheit 451

Five banned books you might want to read

“The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.” Oscar Wilde’s quote is perfect for capturing the spirit of Banned Books Week. Occurring annually from September 25 to October 1, it’s about celebrating the freedom to read. It is an important event that highlights the role literature has in challenging our society. Here are five books that stand out from dozens of banned titles, to get you ready for next year’s event. 1984 by George Orwell Banning a book about surveillance and oppressive state organizations seems more than a tad ironic. The American…

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