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The Tailor and Ansty: Censorship in De Valera's Ireland
In this episode of The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence, Lucas and Luna delve into the shocking true story of 'The Tailor and Ansty,' the 1942 book by Eric Cross that sparked a fiery national debate about censorship, morality, and identity in de Valera's Ireland. They explore how the book's earthy, humorous tales of rural life in West Cork were deemed obscene by the Censorship Board, leading to a public campaign to ban and burn it. Lucas explains the 1929 Censorship of Publications Act, the role of the Catholic Church, and the powerful influence of…
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