Voidly · Verboten · Title
The Decameron
Giovanni Boccaccio · 1353 · original language it
The Decameron has been banned or restricted in 5 countries, across 5 documented acts of censorship dating back to 1559.
Countries
5
Ban events
5
Earliest
1559
Actions
Banned, Restricted
Where The Decameron is banned or restricted
| Country | Action | Years | Reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Banned · government · historical | 1939 | Sexual content | link → |
| Australia | Banned · customs · historical | 1927 | Obscenity, Sexual content | link → |
| United States | Banned · government · historical | 1873 | Obscenity, Sexual content | link → |
| Vatican City (Holy See) | Banned · church · historical | 1559–1966 | Religious / blasphemy, Sexual content | link → |
| Russia | Restricted · retail | 2024 | LGBTQ+ content, Sexual content | link → |
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