[LM_NET] Thomas Bowdler and "bowdlerization"

[Mindy Linthicum <mlinthicum@SKIATOOKSCHOOLS.ORG>]

My son is writing his first college research paper and his topic is Thomas
Bowdler and "bowdlerization".  I must admit I had never heard of the man or
the term but it is most definately a library issue.  My questions to you
wise one is this:  Is bowdlerization the same as censorship or more like and
abridged work? Would you rather have works on you shelves bowdlerized or
banned.

To those who choose to reply, thank you for taking time to respond.  Also
please reply directly to me.  Thank you so much.

-- 
Mindy Linthicum, LMS
Newman Middle School
Skiatook, OK 74070
mlinthicum@skiatookschools.org

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