Censored Stories: 8 Controversial Books That Were Banned for public

1984 by George Orwell

Critiques totalitarianism and surveillance; banned for its political implications. Banned In: Various countries, including the former Soviet Union and Myanmar, for its political implications and critiques of totalitarianism.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Challenged for racial themes and language, despite its social importance. Banned in USA for racism.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Banned for language, sexual content, and its critique of society in USA

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Controversial for its depiction of dystopia and societal norms. Banned in USA for dystopia.

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Banned for its portrayal of poverty and labor unrest during the Great Depression. Banned in USA for poverty.

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Challenged for language and themes of violence and discrimination. Banned in USA for violence.

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Banned for explicit content and themes of racism and abuse. Banned in USA for explicit content.