Summary
This quote suggests that censorship or the act of removing explicit or controversial content from a book may actually make it more intriguing or controversial. By removing or "expurgating" parts of a book, it may inadvertently create curiosity and curiosity about what was excluded. Essentially, what is deemed as inappropriate or explicit may be the very thing that can pique interest and make the book appear "dirty" or provocative. It points to the idea that controlling and restricting information can paradoxically make it more alluring and appealing.
By Walt Whitman
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