The Banned & Censored Books Iceberg Explained (Dantavius Reupload)

The speaker talks about his journey in learning to read and catching up on literature classics for the sake of quoting them rather than enjoying reading.

A brief summary of the book 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' written in 1851, its relevance to the abolitionist movement, and its banning in the South.

An overview of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' its plot set in 1930s Alabama, the racial slur controversy, and its banning in schools.

Description of the dark story of 'Of Mice and Men,' set in the Great Depression, its themes, and reasons for banning in schools.

Discusses the content of 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' its controversial use of the n-word, and banning reasons.

Briefly mentions 'Captain Underpants' as one of the most banned books in America due to crude content and violent themes.

Mentions the banning of 'Theodor Seuss Geisel' books like 'UK and Gluk Kung Fu' due to perceived racial stereotypes.

Briefly explains Karl Marx's works on Marxism, its banning in Nazi Germany, and recent unbanning in 2013.

Overview of 'Mein Kampf,' its banning history, controversies, and recent lifting of bans in certain countries.

Description of 'Catcher in the Rye,' its plot, character analysis, its banned status in various locations, and the impact on readers.

Summary of 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' its content, banning reasons, and recent censorship in schools.

Mentions the historical banning of the Quran and Bible in various countries, highlighting the Jehovah's Witness Bible's ban.

Briefly discusses the banning of 'Alice in Wonderland' in schools due to perceived drug references and controversial themes.

Outlines the controversies surrounding the 'Harry Potter' books due to occult references and bans by certain religious groups.

Briefly mentions the ban of 'Charlotte's Web' in Kansas schools for themes of death and unnatural elements like talking animals.

Anecdote about 'Green Eggs and Ham' being banned in China for portraying Marxism negatively.

Discussion of the novel '1984,' its themes of totalitarianism, and its banning history in Soviet Union and the United States.

Brief overview of 'Animal Farm,' its plot relating to the Russian Revolution, and its banning in the Soviet Union and China.

Brief description of 'The Hacker Playbook,' its contents, and reasons for its banning in certain countries.

A detailed account of the Pentagon Papers and the subsequent events following their release.

Summary of 'Catch-22,' its satirical nature, dark humor, and banning reasons for profanity and inappropriate language.

Mention of the banned book 'Lady Chatterley's Lover,' its erotic content, and censorship due to obscenity laws.

Exploration of Franklin's controversial actions including faking injuries, deserting the Marines, launching a drone strike, joining the Taliban, and other questionable decisions.

Discussion of a controversial South Indian children's book with racist character names that faced backlash in Japan before being temporarily removed from publication.

Overview of the novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and how it was banned and burned in Nazi Germany due to its portrayal of the horrors of World War I and the challenges faced by soldiers.

Explanation of the novels 'Sophie's Choice' and 'Schindler's List' which were banned in Lebanon for their positive portrayals of Jews during World War II.

Description of how the Texas State Board of Education mistakenly banned the children's book 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' due to confusion with a different author.

Discussion of the graphic novel 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' and the various schools where it has been banned for addressing themes of gambling and racism.

Exploration of the banning of Dr. Seuss's book 'The Lorax' in a California school due to lobbying from the lumberjack community against its environmental conservation theme.

Overview of the novel 'Tropic of Cancer' and its banned status in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and Finland for its perceived obscenity and depravity.

Discussion of the controversial memoir 'Operation Dark Heart' by Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Shaeffer, which the US government bought and destroyed due to classified information concerns.

Explanation of the banned book 'Why We Can't Wait' by Martin Luther King Jr., detailing the struggle for civil rights, particularly in apartheid South Africa.