Why were these CLASSIC stories BANNED?

Join me as we crack open the classics that got banned faster than you can say "show me more ankle". From political outrage to moral panic, we’re exploring the banned books that didn’t just survive censorship—they became icons because of it.

Welcome to Reading the Classics, where I bring wit, energy, and a modern twist to literature’s most legendary troublemakers. Whether you're a student, a lit lover, or just here for the juicy drama, this episode breaks down why certain books got the boot.

We’ll spotlight the novels that shook society: the ones called dangerous, obscene, or just too honest. From sex and religion to rebellion, these books dared to say what others wouldn’t—and paid the price for it.

So pour yourself a cup of tea, and let’s turn the page on censorship—because these banned books have a lot to say.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Madam Bovary
01:18 - The Decameron
02:00 - Candide
02:43 - Ulysses
03:29 - The Sorrows of Young Werther
04:06 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
04:44 - Les Miserables
05:30 - Moll Flanders
06:14 - Leaves of Grass
06:49 - The Awakening
07:31 - Outro

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