obscene literature

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But stercus is also the root word for scatology, which is obscene literature, and we’re really hoping this paper is not considered obscene literature.

From The Verge • Jan. 11, 2019

“We want the kids to have access to the books in the library. The problem is having obscene literature mandatory in the classroom and for discussion.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2014

Scores of spectators crowded into the Senate galleries last week all prepared to be shocked and-scandalized by a public reading of obscene literature.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last month district attorneys from 38 Pennsylvania counties met to "discuss new methods of combatting the obscene literature pouring into the state." but were anable to agree on any fair or workable censorship formula.

From Time Magazine Archive

I disagreed with these people, and favored the destruction of obscene literature not only, but that it be made a criminal offence to send it through the mails.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green