Books that were banned and the reasons why
From The Wizard of Oz to Brave New World, here's a list of books that have been banned around the world – and the sometimes surprising reasons why.
Authors throughout history have struggled to tell their stories in the face of religious dogma and political and social repression. Indeed, in many parts of the world, this is still very much the case. Covering all corners of the globe, this list celebrates some of the books that have been banned throughout history.