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Banned by The Irish censorship Board when it was published in 1960 for its discussion of female sexuality and independence. Local parishes burnt copies of the book during church services and the novel was branded as a ‘smear on Irish womanhood’ by the Archbishop of Dublin. It wasn’t until 1987 that the ban was lifted. Despite this, the book achieved international acclaim and is now celebrated as a modern classic.
Banned by The Irish censorship Board when it was published in 1960 for its discussion of female sexuality and independence. Local parishes burnt copies of the book during church services and the novel was branded as a ‘smear on Irish womanhood’ by the Archbishop of Dublin. It wasn’t until 1987 that the ban was lifted. Despite this, the book achieved international acclaim and is now celebrated as a modern classic.