Voidly · Verboten · Title
Candide
Voltaire · 1759 · original language fr
Candide has been banned or restricted in 3 countries, across 5 documented acts of censorship dating back to 1759.
Countries
3
Ban events
5
Earliest
1759
Actions
Banned, Restricted
Where Candide is banned or restricted
| Country | Action | Years | Reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Banned · government · historical | 1929 | Religious / blasphemy | link → |
| United States | Banned · customs · historical | 1929 | Immorality | link → |
| Vatican City (Holy See) | Banned · government · historical | 1762 | Religious / blasphemy | link → |
| France | Banned · government · historical | 1759 | Religious / blasphemy | link → |
| United States | Restricted · school | 2024 | Immorality, Political content, Religious / blasphemy | link → |
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