Books Fatal to Their Authors - Peter Hempson Ditchfield

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Recorded18 Jul 2026

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"Books Fatal to Their Authors" by Peter Hempson Ditchfield delves into the perilous lives of writers who faced dire consequences, including loss of fortune and even their lives, for the truths they penned. Set against the backdrop of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, this collection reveals the oppressive climate where expressing revolutionary ideas could lead to brutal punishments. The themes of censorship and the struggle for intellectual freedom resonate powerfully today, reminding us of the ongoing battle for the liberty of conscience in artistic expression.

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