EPISODE · Aug 12, 2021 · 26 MIN
#184: Banned Books
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
It's often said that the pen is mightier than the sword, and throughout history there are books that have been considered too dangerous to be read. In this episode, we'll take a look at the times when governments have banned books, the reasons for this, and ask ourselves what this tells us about society.What's the link between The Bible, William Shakespeare, Harry Potter, The Quotations of Chairman Mao and Mickey Mouse?What does "banning" actually mean?Correlation between banning books and restricting civil liberties“….where they burn books, they will also ultimately burn people.“ The invention of the Gutenberg Printing PressIndulgences of the Catholic ChurchGrowth of printing (and importance of censorship)Reasons for banning books: political, sexual, moral & religiousThe banning of Mein KampfThe trial of Lady Chatterley's LoverWhat banning books does for book salesThe debate around The Catcher in the RyeReligious bans & The Satanic VersesBanning books in 2021Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/banned-books ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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It's often said that the pen is mightier than the sword, and throughout history there are books that have been considered too dangerous to be read. In this episode, we'll take a look at the times when governments have banned books, the reasons for this, and ask ourselves what this tells us about society. Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/banned-books
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