Articles related to "Book Burning"The destruction of books as a way of trying to subjugate political opposition by striking at the cultural heart of a people is unfortunately not confined to the past.
The book-burning scene from the infamous poem Don Quixote represents the medieval church's attempts to control knowledge, and to control the laity.
After much criticism of Pullman's atheism, the first film version of His Dark Materials has been released. Worth the debate? An emphatic "no," according to this reviewer.
How the first amendment helps fight banned books and ensure our freedom to read freely.
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