Satanic Verses: Missing order raises questions about banned Salman Rushdie book
A missing order from a British library has raised questions about the availability of Salman Rushdie's banned book, The Satanic Verses.
The book, which was banned in the UK in 1989 following protests from the Muslim community, is not available in many libraries due to its controversial content.
However, a recent request for the book at a branch of the British Library revealed that the order had been "lost".
This has led to concerns that the book is being suppressed, and that it is not available for those who wish to read it.
The British Library has said that it is investigating the missing order, and that it is committed to providing access to a wide range of materials.
However, the incident has raised questions about the availability of controversial books in libraries.
Some people have argued that books like The Satanic Verses should be banned from libraries, as they may cause offense to some people.
Others have argued that it is important to have access to a wide range of materials, even if they are controversial.
The missing order of The Satanic Verses has highlighted the ongoing debate about the availability of banned books in libraries.
It is a complex issue with no easy answers.
Further reading:
- The Guardian: Missing order raises questions about banned Salman Rushdie book
- BBC News: Satanic Verses: Missing order raises questions about banned Salman Rushdie book
- The Bookseller: British Library investigates after Satanic Verses order goes missing
