Banned books from Ireland’s room of ‘evil literature’ finally see the light of day
The Guardian1 min read1 reads
Censored books spanning 1926-96 contained themes ‘likely to corrupt or deprave’, or references to contraception or violence
Edna O’Brien pictured in 1976. Her 1960 novel The Country Girls was banned in Ireland, partly because ‘you can see the contours of the female form’ on the cover. Photograph: ITV/ShutterstockEdna O’Brien pictured in 1976. Her 1960 novel The Country Girls was banned in Ireland, partly because ‘you can see the contours of the female form’ on the cover. Photograph: ITV/ShutterstockBanned books from Ireland’s room of ‘evil literature’ finally see the light of day
Censored books spanning 1926-96 contained themes ‘likely to corrupt or deprave’, or references to contraception or violence
