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Tobacco Road, a novel by Erskine Caldwell, was once considered one of the most controversial and provocative pieces of literature in American history. In its hay day, it was a book that was widely read and discussed, not only because of its raw and gritty depiction of the hardships experienced during the Great Depression, but also due to its portrayal of a society that was … [Read more...] about Why Was Tobacco Road Banned