In this series, conducted at several venues in the city, we will learn from experts and in conversation the history of censorship, its current reach, and the reasons for its staying power.
Session 1: on the history of censorship, its development in the West, and the phenomenon of banned books. What are the motives of censorship? Does it have positive aspects? If so, what are they? Venue: The Dallas Morning News Auditorium
Session 2: public and private consequences of censorship. What do writers, journalists, and teachers have to say? What is the current extent of censorship in the U.S.? Venue: Deep Vellum Publishing Bookstore
Session 3: an in-depth look at banned books in theU.S., from Huckleberry Finn to To Kill a Mockingbird. A review and discussion of Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury’s classic treatment of censorship, which is as relevant today as when it was published in 1951. Venue: Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
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