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A 19th-century autumn illustration resurfaces online
Original: Autumn. Karl Fröhlich, from "Karl Fröhlich's frolicks with scissors and pen" New York: 1879 # illustration # art # Child
A public library in east London has removed several children's books featuring a popular cartoon pig from its shelves, including titles about migration, after complaints about the author's political views. Staff said the decision was made following concerns raised by a local campaigner, while critics, including the author himself, have called the removals censorship and demanded the books be reinstated.
Why now: Debates over what children's books belong in public libraries and whether institutions should remove works over authors' personal or political views are driving widespread attention.
Karl FröhlichOld Book IllustrationsNew York
Evidence
- Autumn. Karl Fröhlich, from "Karl Fröhlich's frolicks with scissors and pen" New York: 1879 # illustration # art # ChildrensBooks https://www. oldbookillustrations.com/illus trations/autumn/ · oldbookillustrations · 5
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