The censors have always had a field day with James Joyce, specifically with 'Ulysses,' but also with his other writings. The conventional wisdom is that this is because of sexually explicit passages (and there certainly are those). I have always thought that what the critics hated and feared about Joyce is his cry for human freedom.
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KAREN BENDER My second novel began after my family moved from New York City to North Carolina, and I watched my s... KAREN BENDER When I was 19 and dropped out of college for several months, I lived for some time with my grandmoth... KAREN BENDER Write something beautiful and honest and that makes you very proud. KAREN BENDER What is it to be normal, at 12, at 78? What is it like when you can't grow up? KAREN BENDER My first published work was when I was 19, in 'Playgirl.' It was an odd experience but excit... KAREN BENDER It's great being married to a writer. You live with someone who can read your work and help you. KAREN BENDER