Thomas Bowdler and his sister Harriet “cleaned up” Shakespeare

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THOMAS BOWDLER—AHEAD OF HIS TIME?

THE HYPOCRITICAL WHACKO CONSERVATIVES’ BANNING OF BOOKS got me thinking of Thomas Bowdler, whence the term “bowdlerize,” to expurgate; loosely, “to clean up.” That is, it’s ok for Trump to … Continue reading →

November 3, 2024 · Leave a comment