John Steinbeckās novel East of Eden (1952) was controversial when it first appeared because of its profanity and sexual content. One of the characters, the amoral Cathy, becomes a prostitute and later manages a brothel that specializes in sadomasochism. As recently as 2023, the novel was banned in some school districts. At the time of its release, the book was also criticized for its moralizing tone.
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