Chapter — Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books
Chapter IV: On Obscene Books
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9. Books which expressly treat, narrate, or teach lascivious or obscene matters, since account must be taken not only of faith, but also of morals, which are customarily easily corrupted by the reading of books of this kind, are altogether prohibited.
10. Books of authors, whether ancient or more recent, whom they call classics, if they are infected with this very stain of foulness, on account of elegance and propriety of speech are permitted only to those whom the reason of office or teaching excuses; nevertheless they will by no reason be handed over or read aloud to boys or adolescents, unless expurgated with diligent care.