book burning
C44770
concept
Book burning is the deliberate destruction of books, often by fire, as a symbolic act of censorship, repression, or ideological control over knowledge and culture.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| book burning canonical | 1 |
| public burning | 1 |
Instances (2)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Nazi book burning of 10 May 1933 | — |
| Bonfire of the Vanities of 1497 | public burning |