AustLit
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.
Latest Issues
Banned in Australia
Censorship Agencies:
National Literature Board of Review
Decision:
17 Aug 1970
NAA Source:
C4226; 'Sam's Song' folder
Censorship notes:
The board's report states that '...it was generally agreed that there were sections of the novel where Sam's descriptions of her sex experiences were delivered with a grossness of expression that went beyond community acceptance. It was this feature that led the board to recommend prohibition.'
Censorship notes:
The book was released at a cyclical review on 29.07.1973.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Last amended 10 Dec 2013 10:32:51
Export this record
