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21st-century editors should keep their hands off of 20th-century books

8 mins | Jun 20, 2023
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The works of beloved authors, including Agatha Christie and Roald Dahl, are being "retouched" to relate to 21st-century ideals. But are these changes threatening free expression or essential for modern readers? The Washington Post weighs in on the literary censorship debate.

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