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The Controversy of Children's Literature: Censorship and Audience Dynamics

This chapter explores the ongoing debate over the censorship of children's books in Britain and America, tracing the historical evolution of the genre from grim folk tales to sanitized narratives. It also examines how adult tastes and societal norms shape the content available to young readers.

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