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What are some of the most important literary controversies?

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What are some of the most important literary controversies?
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    1. "Ulysses" by James Joyce (1922): Controversy: Legal battles and obscenity charges due to explicit content and unconventional narrative style. "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov (1955): Controversy: Centered around the taboo theme of a middle-aged man's obsession with a young girl. "The Satanic Verses" byRead more

      1. “Ulysses” by James Joyce (1922):
        • Controversy: Legal battles and obscenity charges due to explicit content and unconventional narrative style.
      2. “Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov (1955):
        • Controversy: Centered around the taboo theme of a middle-aged man’s obsession with a young girl.
      3. “The Satanic Verses” by Salman Rushdie (1988):
        • Controversy: Fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini, leading to death threats for perceived blasphemy against Islam.
      4. “American Psycho” by Bret Easton Ellis (1991):
        • Controversy: Criticism for its graphic violence and depictions of misogyny, leading some bookstores to refuse sales.
      5. “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown (2003):
        • Controversy: Accusations of historical and religious inaccuracies, sparking debates on the blending of fact and fiction.
      6. “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee (2015):
        • Controversy: Concerns about the circumstances of its publication and its portrayal of the beloved character Atticus Finch.

      These controversies ignited discussions on censorship, freedom of expression, and the role of literature in challenging societal norms.

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