Love in the Time of Cholera
by Gabriel García Márquez
Censorship Status
Banned in Various conservative countries
Reason: Sexual content, challenging social norms
A love story spanning over fifty years set in the Caribbean.
Why Love in the Time of Cholera Was Banned
Censorship Concerns
This book was banned for challenging established norms and authority.
Specifically, Love in the Time of Cholera was targeted for: Sexual content, challenging social norms. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in Various conservative countries.
Why Read Love in the Time of Cholera Today?
- ✓ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
- ✓ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
- ✓ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
- ✓ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.
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