02459cam a22003373u 4500 31520 UtSlPG 20260610133723.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04013208 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Farrer, James Anson, 1849-1925 Books Condemned to be Burnt Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-06 Produced by Steven Gibbs, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Books Condemned to be Burnt" by James Anson Farrer is a historical examination written in the late 19th century. The book explores the historical phenomenon of book burning in England, focusing on the censorship of works that were deemed controversial or heretical throughout various periods. It serves as a captivating inquiry into the lives and environments of the authors whose works faced destruction, inviting readers to reflect on the implications of such actions on literary history and freedom of expression. The opening of the work provides a preface that outlines the author’s intent to address the often-overlooked topic of book burning as a significant event in the evolution of societal norms and censorship. Farrer highlights a historical trajectory, asking when this practice began in England and what books were targeted. He expresses a desire to engage the readers not just with the facts but also with the narratives surrounding these "condemned" works, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the freedom to express ideas without fear of retribution. The author also touches on the shifting values of society regarding literature and the historical context behind the suppression of particular viewpoints, setting a thoughtful tone for the explorations that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prohibited books -- Great Britain -- History Censorship -- Great Britain -- History Book burning -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31520 72366 72366