Artist: Theodore Dreiser Confronting Bodies: Society for the Suppression of Vice Date of Action: 1915 Specific Location: New York City Description of Artwork: Theodore Dreiser's autobiographical book, The Genius . Description of Incident: Anthony Comstock's organization, Society for the Suppression of Vice, successfully suppresses the book. Results of Incident: In 1923, the book was republished in 1923, with a disclaimer which attempted to address the the vice society's condemnation. Source: National Association of Artists Organizations |