Robert's comments
(member since Nov 19, 2007)
Robert's comments from the Banned Books group.
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Lorena is absolutely right. And yes, unfortunately many publishers of "classics" feel the need to edit some titles to make them more palatable - or at least shorter. If you're going to pick up things in the Barnes & Noble editions (which I'm not knocking at all), just make sure they say "unabridged"..
When it was assigned at a Wisconsin high school, some parents objected that it was sexually explicit and "conflicted with the values of the community". Whatever that means....
I've never read any of Conroy's books, but this letter is wonderful and courageous.
