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Dictionnaire Critique, Littéraire, Et Bibliographique Des Principaux Livres Condamnés Au Feu, Suprimés Ou Censurés, by Gabriel Peignot, offers a detailed examination of books subjected to censorship, suppression, or condemnation. This Volume 1 includes a discourse on these types of works, providing historical and literary context. Peignot's meticulous research makes this dictionary an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of censorship and its impact on literature. The book serves as a critical tool for understanding the sociopolitical forces that shaped intellectual discourse in France and beyond. It remains relevant for its insights into the power of ideas and the challenges they pose to authority.
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