A patron came to ask about a book. He gave me the tittle: The Fortunes and Misfortunes, what was a part of it, as I know now. About the author he knew he is a famous early English novelist and his name is Daniel. After some steps of searching I learned that the book The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders is known under an alternate title: Moll Flanders. Published in 1722, Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders was one of the earliest novels. The book dramatically depicts the life and misadventures of a young girl, who becomes a prostitute. The book has been challenged on sexual grounds.I got the answer searching: Classic Literature: Moll Flanders and banned books Moll Flanders - Daniel Defoe. A few more steps and we were sure that was the right book.
Moll Flanders - Daniel Defoe
Oxford University Press
The patron was happy and it was great experience of learning more about Banned Books and Censorship. Using computer technology helps a lot.
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Very interesting. Great research!!!
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