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5 Romantic Novels That Were Scandalous When They Were Published
- Publishers and authorities clashed over 'Fanny Hill' in the mid-18th century, with bans and legal actions shaping its fate.
- Jane Eyre faced 19th-century criticism for its bold heroine and challenging themes that unsettled Victorian readers.
- Lady Chatterley’s Lover sparked one of Britain's most famous censorship trials after its 1928 publication.
- Memoirs of Hecate County faced legal battles in New York, with a court ruling affecting its publication history.
- Maurice by E. M. Forster was written early but published posthumously due to its LGBTQ+ themes.
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