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This week's list of books is a bit different. Although tame by today's standards, they all created a fuss when they were written.

The three books on this list have two things in common.

1️⃣ They were banned for being too steamy 🔥 

2️⃣ They are all now considered great classics of literature 📚 

Some you may have even been required to learn in school.

These novels are not only great reads, but they also provide a glimpse into the social mores of their time. They are a testament to the power of literature to challenge societal norms and provoke thought 💭.

The links below take you to summaries, games 🎮, and quizzes ❓ about the books. I hope you enjoy exploring these classic works of literature and learning more about their historical context 🕰️.

So, without further ado, here are three classic novels that were once banned for being too steamy 🔥:

Madam Bovary

📖 Gustave Flaubert's *Madame Bovary* was banned upon its initial release in 1856. This is a tragic tale of a young woman's pursuit of love and happiness, leading to a downward spiral of deceit and despair in this classic novel.

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The Scarlet Letter

📕 In Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel, a young woman in Puritan New England grapples with the consequences of her forbidden love ❤️ and wears the scarlet letter "A" as a symbol of her shame. This book was banned for its frank discussion of sin and sexuality, as well as its critique of Puritan society.

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Lady Chatterley's Lover

📘 A scandalous tale of love and lust, *Lady Chatterley's Lover* follows the forbidden romance 💔 between a wealthy woman and her gamekeeper.

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Please note that some of these titles are in the paid section 💵. I have made them free for a few days, but if you are interested in learning them, please do so quickly ⏳. I will be removing them from the free section before next week's email 📧.

I'll be back on Wednesday with stories from History.

Cheers,

William

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