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- While it is a book taught in many schools, Of Mice and Men has been a frequent target of censorship and book bans for vulgarity, and what some consider offensive and racist language; consequently, it appears on the American Library Association 's list of the Most Challenged Books of the 21st Century.
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The book debuted to instant acclaim, and was soon adapted for the screen and stage. But that didn’t insulate it from censorship challenges; in fact, Of Mice and Men is amongst the most ...
Oct 8, 2022 · But profanity isn't the only reason why "Of Mice and Men" has been banned or challenged over 50 times since its 1937 publication (via American Library Association).
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Of Mice and Men banned for depressing themes. Like Greek Tragedies, it's a warning about societal plight. But, what is Steinbeck addressing?
Jun 2, 2015 · John Steinbeck’s classic 1937 novella “Of Mice and Men” won’t be banned from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, classrooms after all. The city’s school board voted Monday to keep the book as part ...
But that didn’t insulate it from censorship challenges; in fact, Of Mice and Men is amongst the most challenged books of the last few decades. Challenges have included complaints about...
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John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men is one of the most censorship-challenged books in America, meaning there have been many attempts to remove the book from library and school shelves to...
But that didn’t insulate it from censorship challenges; in fact, Of Mice and Men is amongst the most challenged books of the last few decades. Challenges have included complaints about ...