Should 'the deplorable word' make us rethink literature?

Is the use of racist language cause to condemn literature and television shows, or should the offensive words be viewed in their original context, asks Caroline Delaney
Should 'the deplorable word' make us rethink literature?

Is the use of racist language cause to condemn literature and television shows, or should the offensive words be viewed in their original context, asks Caroline Delaney

Mark Twain whose works contain racist language.
Mark Twain whose works contain racist language.

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