Philip Roth’s novel was just one of many banned by a prudish government. It was a decision that led to a landmark court caseThe death of Philip Roth can’t go by without celebrating the part he played nearly 50 years ago in ending the grip of the moral bullies who decided what books we could read in this country. Related: ‘An astonishing force field’: Philip Roth, as remembered by authors and friends Continue reading…

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/may/26/philip-roth-how-portnoys-complaint-made-australia-a-better-place