Banned Books Week is October 6-11. To view our local calendar of events, please click here. A challenge, in censorship terms, is an attempt to remove or restrict access to material in a public space based on the objections of…
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Maureen O’Connor on loss, maternity, feminism, and fairy lore in the work of Edna O’Brien
Edna O’Brien’s work ignited controversy in Ireland and abroad ever since the publication of her first novel, The Country Girls, in 1960. Writing openly about the inner lives of girls, including their sexual experiences, O’Brien’s early works were banned by…
A New Colophon for Bucknell University Press
Bucknell University Press is pleased to announce the rollout of a new colophon, debuting with its fall-winter 2022-23 publications. The fresh design features BUP’s name and an icon depicting the recognizable tower atop Bucknell’s beautiful Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library, with…
Continued praise for Magical Realism and the History of Emotions in Latin America by Jerónimo Arellano
Jerónimo Arellano’s book, Magical Realism and the History of the Emotions in Latin America, continues to receive high accolades. Read on for praise of the recent Bucknell Press publication. Iconoclastic in spirit, Magical Realism and the History of the Emotions…