Harmful and Undesirable

Discover the groundbreaking work of Guenter Lewy in Harmful and Undesirable, published by Oxford University Press Inc in 2020. This compelling paperback delves into the first comprehensive English-language examination of book censorship in Nazi Germany. Spanning 282 pages, Lewy meticulously details how various state and party organizations in Germany enforced strict control over the creation, publication, and distribution of literature. Through poignant accounts of authors and publishers who faced the harsh realities of censorship, this book illuminates the intellectual climate under the oppressive Nazi regime. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and politics, Harmful and Undesirable offers invaluable insights into the struggle for freedom of expression during one of history's darkest periods.