Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) Harriet Beecher Stowe Novel Banned in the Southern United States during the Civil War due to its anti-slavery content. In 1852, Uncle Tom's Cabin was banned in Russia under the reign of Nicholas I due to the idea of equality it presented, and for its "undermining religious ideals."
Ulysses (1922) James Joyce Novel Banned in UK until the 1930s[96] and in Australia during the 1930s and 1940s.[citation needed] Challenged and temporarily banned in the U.S.A for its sexual content. In 1933 the ban was overturned in United States v. One Book Called Ulysses.
The Satanic Verses (1988) Salman Rushdie Novel Banned in the following countries for alleged blasphemy against Islam: Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, and Turkey.
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (1962) Alexander Solzhenitsyn Novel Banned from publication in the Soviet Union in 1964.
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) George Orwell Novel Banned by the Soviet Union in 1950, as Stalin understood that it was a satire based on his leadership. It was nearly banned by U.S.A. and UK in the early 1960s during the Cuban Missile Crisis. It was not until 1990 that the U.S.S.R. legalised the book and it was re-released after editing.
Moll Flanders or The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders (1722) Daniel Defoe Novel Banned from the U.S. mail under the Federal Anti-Obscenity Act (Comstock Law) of 1873, which banned the sending or receiving of works containing "obscene," "filthy," or "inappropriate" material
The Metamorphosis (1915) Franz Kafka Novel Banned in Nazi Germany
The Lottery (1948) Shirley Jackson Short Story Banned in South Africa during Apartheid.
Lysistrata (411 BC) Aristophanes Script Banned in 1967 in Greece because of its anti-war message.
Madame Bovary (1856) Gustave Flaubert Novel Flaubert's novel was banned and he was prosecuted for "offenses against public morals".
Mein Kampf (1925) Adolf Hitler Political ideology Banned in some European nations and the Russian Federation as extremist. In Germany, the copyright of the book is claimed by the Free State of Bavaria and Bavarian authorities to prevent any re-printing. It is legal to own or distribute existing copies.
In Austria, the Verbotsgesetz 1947 prohibits the printing of the book. It is illegal to own or distribute existing copies.The law (§ 3 d.) states that, "Whoever publicly or before several people, through the printing of disseminated writings or illustrations to one of under § 1 or § 3 prohibited acts requests, strives or seeks to induce others, especially for the purpose of glorifying or advertising the aims of the Nazi Party, its institutions or measures, provided that it does not constitute a serious criminal offense, will be punished with imprisonment from five to ten years, or up to twenty years for offenders who themselves or their actions are deemed especially dangerous."
Little Black Sambo (1899) Helen Bannerman Children's Book Banned in Japan (1988–2005) to quell "political threats to boycott Japanese cultural exports", although the pictures were not those of the original version.
Lolita (1955) Vladimir Nabokov Novel French officials banned it for being "obscene," as did the United Kingdom, Argentina, New Zealand (uncensored 1964) and South Africa.Banned in Canada in 1958, though the ban was later lifted.
Lady Chatterley's Lover (1928) D. H. Lawrence Novel Temporarily banned in the United States and the United Kingdom for violation of obscenity laws; both bans were lifted in 1959 and 1960, respectively. Temporarily banned in Australia.
The Jungle (1906) Upton Sinclair Novel In 1956, it was banned in East Germany for its incompatibility with Communism.
Howl (1955) Allen Ginsberg Poem Copies of the first edition seized by San Francisco Customs for obscenity in March 1957; after trial, obscenity charges were dismissed.
The Grapes of Wrath (1939) John Steinbeck Novel Was temporarily banned in many places in the US. In the region of California in which it was partially set, it was banned for its alleged unflattering portrayal of area residents.
Green Eggs and Ham (1960) Dr. Seuss Novel In 1965, the children's novel was temporarily banned in the People's Republic of China for its portrayal of early Marxism. The ban was lifted in 1991, following Seuss' death.
Frankenstein (1818) Mary Shelley Novel Banned in apartheid South Africa in 1955 for containing "obscene" or "indecent" material.
Doctor Zhivago (1957) Boris Pasternak Novel Banned within the U.S.S.R until 1988 for its anti-war theme for the Russian Civil War, and criticism of Stalinism.
The Diary of Anne Frank (1947) Anne Frank Biography Banned in Lebanon for "portray[ing] Jews, Israel or Zionism favorably.
The Da Vinci Code (2003) Dan Brown Novel Banned in Lebanon after Catholic leaders deemed it offensive to Christianity.
Candide (1759) Voltaire Novel Seized by US Customs in 1930 for obscenity.
The Canterbury Tales (late 14th century) Geoffrey Chaucer Story Collection Banned from the U.S. mail under the Federal Anti-Obscenity Act (Comstock Law) of 1873, which banned the sending or receiving of works containing "obscene," "filthy," or "inappropriate" material.
Catch-22 (1961) Joseph Heller Novel Banned in several states: in 1972, it was banned in Srongsville, Ohio (overturned in 1976); in 1974, it was banned in Dallas, Texas, and in 1979 it was banned in Snoqualmie, Washington.
Brave New World (1932) Aldous Huxley Novel Banned in Ireland in 1932, due to alleged references of sexual promiscuity.
Black Beauty (1877) Anna Sewell Novel It is a popular misconception that it was banned in South Africa during the apartheid era for having the word "black" in its title.
Bible Jewish and Christian Religious text Censored in dozens of countries, both historically and in the current era. Currently, the Bible is banned or greatly restricted in a number of countries including North Koreaand Eritrea. Sometimes, the ban is on distributing the Bible in certain languages or versions. In 1234, King James I of Aragon ordered the burning of Bibles in the vernacular.
Animal Farm (1945) George Orwell Political novella During 1943 – 45, Allied forces found this entire book to be critical of the U.S.S.R., and therefore the text was considered to be too controversial to print during wartime. Publishers were reluctant to print the novel then. A play of Animal Farm was banned in Kenya in 1991, because it criticizes corrupt leaders.In 2002, the novel was banned in the schools of the United Arab Emirates, because it contained text or images that goes against Islamic values, most notably the occurrence of an anthropomorphic, talking pig.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) Lewis Carroll Children's Novel/Adventure Used to be banned in the province of Hunan, China, beginning in 1931 for its portrayal of anthropomorphized animals acting on the same level of complexity as human beings. The censor General Ho Chien believed that attributing human language to animals was an insult to humans. He feared that the book would teach children to regard humans and animals on the same level, which would be "disastrous."
All Quiet on the Western Front (1929) Erich Maria Remarque Anti-war novel Banned in Nazi Germany for being demoralizing and insulting to the Wehrmacht.
American Psycho (1991) Bret Easton Ellis Fiction novel Sale and purchase was banned in the Australian State of Queensland. Now available in public libraries and for sale to people 18 years and older. Sale restricted to persons at least 18 years old in the other Australian states.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_banned_by_governments
Ulysses (1922) James Joyce Novel Banned in UK until the 1930s[96] and in Australia during the 1930s and 1940s.[citation needed] Challenged and temporarily banned in the U.S.A for its sexual content. In 1933 the ban was overturned in United States v. One Book Called Ulysses.
The Satanic Verses (1988) Salman Rushdie Novel Banned in the following countries for alleged blasphemy against Islam: Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, and Turkey.
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (1962) Alexander Solzhenitsyn Novel Banned from publication in the Soviet Union in 1964.
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) George Orwell Novel Banned by the Soviet Union in 1950, as Stalin understood that it was a satire based on his leadership. It was nearly banned by U.S.A. and UK in the early 1960s during the Cuban Missile Crisis. It was not until 1990 that the U.S.S.R. legalised the book and it was re-released after editing.
Moll Flanders or The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders (1722) Daniel Defoe Novel Banned from the U.S. mail under the Federal Anti-Obscenity Act (Comstock Law) of 1873, which banned the sending or receiving of works containing "obscene," "filthy," or "inappropriate" material
The Metamorphosis (1915) Franz Kafka Novel Banned in Nazi Germany
The Lottery (1948) Shirley Jackson Short Story Banned in South Africa during Apartheid.
Lysistrata (411 BC) Aristophanes Script Banned in 1967 in Greece because of its anti-war message.
Madame Bovary (1856) Gustave Flaubert Novel Flaubert's novel was banned and he was prosecuted for "offenses against public morals".
Mein Kampf (1925) Adolf Hitler Political ideology Banned in some European nations and the Russian Federation as extremist. In Germany, the copyright of the book is claimed by the Free State of Bavaria and Bavarian authorities to prevent any re-printing. It is legal to own or distribute existing copies.
In Austria, the Verbotsgesetz 1947 prohibits the printing of the book. It is illegal to own or distribute existing copies.The law (§ 3 d.) states that, "Whoever publicly or before several people, through the printing of disseminated writings or illustrations to one of under § 1 or § 3 prohibited acts requests, strives or seeks to induce others, especially for the purpose of glorifying or advertising the aims of the Nazi Party, its institutions or measures, provided that it does not constitute a serious criminal offense, will be punished with imprisonment from five to ten years, or up to twenty years for offenders who themselves or their actions are deemed especially dangerous."
Little Black Sambo (1899) Helen Bannerman Children's Book Banned in Japan (1988–2005) to quell "political threats to boycott Japanese cultural exports", although the pictures were not those of the original version.
Lolita (1955) Vladimir Nabokov Novel French officials banned it for being "obscene," as did the United Kingdom, Argentina, New Zealand (uncensored 1964) and South Africa.Banned in Canada in 1958, though the ban was later lifted.
Lady Chatterley's Lover (1928) D. H. Lawrence Novel Temporarily banned in the United States and the United Kingdom for violation of obscenity laws; both bans were lifted in 1959 and 1960, respectively. Temporarily banned in Australia.
The Jungle (1906) Upton Sinclair Novel In 1956, it was banned in East Germany for its incompatibility with Communism.
Howl (1955) Allen Ginsberg Poem Copies of the first edition seized by San Francisco Customs for obscenity in March 1957; after trial, obscenity charges were dismissed.
The Grapes of Wrath (1939) John Steinbeck Novel Was temporarily banned in many places in the US. In the region of California in which it was partially set, it was banned for its alleged unflattering portrayal of area residents.
Green Eggs and Ham (1960) Dr. Seuss Novel In 1965, the children's novel was temporarily banned in the People's Republic of China for its portrayal of early Marxism. The ban was lifted in 1991, following Seuss' death.
Frankenstein (1818) Mary Shelley Novel Banned in apartheid South Africa in 1955 for containing "obscene" or "indecent" material.
Doctor Zhivago (1957) Boris Pasternak Novel Banned within the U.S.S.R until 1988 for its anti-war theme for the Russian Civil War, and criticism of Stalinism.
The Diary of Anne Frank (1947) Anne Frank Biography Banned in Lebanon for "portray[ing] Jews, Israel or Zionism favorably.
The Da Vinci Code (2003) Dan Brown Novel Banned in Lebanon after Catholic leaders deemed it offensive to Christianity.
Candide (1759) Voltaire Novel Seized by US Customs in 1930 for obscenity.
The Canterbury Tales (late 14th century) Geoffrey Chaucer Story Collection Banned from the U.S. mail under the Federal Anti-Obscenity Act (Comstock Law) of 1873, which banned the sending or receiving of works containing "obscene," "filthy," or "inappropriate" material.
Catch-22 (1961) Joseph Heller Novel Banned in several states: in 1972, it was banned in Srongsville, Ohio (overturned in 1976); in 1974, it was banned in Dallas, Texas, and in 1979 it was banned in Snoqualmie, Washington.
Brave New World (1932) Aldous Huxley Novel Banned in Ireland in 1932, due to alleged references of sexual promiscuity.
Black Beauty (1877) Anna Sewell Novel It is a popular misconception that it was banned in South Africa during the apartheid era for having the word "black" in its title.
Bible Jewish and Christian Religious text Censored in dozens of countries, both historically and in the current era. Currently, the Bible is banned or greatly restricted in a number of countries including North Koreaand Eritrea. Sometimes, the ban is on distributing the Bible in certain languages or versions. In 1234, King James I of Aragon ordered the burning of Bibles in the vernacular.
Animal Farm (1945) George Orwell Political novella During 1943 – 45, Allied forces found this entire book to be critical of the U.S.S.R., and therefore the text was considered to be too controversial to print during wartime. Publishers were reluctant to print the novel then. A play of Animal Farm was banned in Kenya in 1991, because it criticizes corrupt leaders.In 2002, the novel was banned in the schools of the United Arab Emirates, because it contained text or images that goes against Islamic values, most notably the occurrence of an anthropomorphic, talking pig.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) Lewis Carroll Children's Novel/Adventure Used to be banned in the province of Hunan, China, beginning in 1931 for its portrayal of anthropomorphized animals acting on the same level of complexity as human beings. The censor General Ho Chien believed that attributing human language to animals was an insult to humans. He feared that the book would teach children to regard humans and animals on the same level, which would be "disastrous."
All Quiet on the Western Front (1929) Erich Maria Remarque Anti-war novel Banned in Nazi Germany for being demoralizing and insulting to the Wehrmacht.
American Psycho (1991) Bret Easton Ellis Fiction novel Sale and purchase was banned in the Australian State of Queensland. Now available in public libraries and for sale to people 18 years and older. Sale restricted to persons at least 18 years old in the other Australian states.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_banned_by_governments
