11. Twain’s novel has been called the "Great American Novel." However, it is the sixth most frequently banned book in the United States. Discuss why this masterpiece is banned mostly in Christian academies and in all black institutions.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

11. Twain’s novel has been called the "Great American Novel." However, it is the sixth most frequently banned book in the United States. Discuss why this masterpiece is banned mostly in Christian academies and in all black institutions.

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Asked by Fabienne H #1096282 on 1/10/2021 6:47 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 1/10/2021 6:59 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 1/10/2021 6:59 PM

I think the book visits topics and language that many Americans do not want to see or remember. Many critics feel it romanticizes the shameful past of the American South. Check this out for more information:

https://www.thoughtco.com/why-adventures-of-huckleberry-finn-banned-740145

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