Historical Events tagged with "artistic expression"
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Legal Triumph for Free Expression in Literature
In a landmark ruling, Judge John M. Woolsey declared that James Joyce's novel Ulysses is not obscene, despite its controversial language and sexual themes. The case arose after the United States attempted to ban the book, which had faced censorship due to its explicit content. Woolsey's decision emphasized the importance of artistic freedom and laid the groundwork for future discussions on the boundaries of obscenity in literature. This ruling was a pivotal moment in the legal fight for creative expression and challenged prevailing notions of morality in publishing.
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