Older printings of the book were overseen by Ann’s father and he edited out the sexual content. Newer printing contain the whole uncut diary which does have coming of age sexual content. I think the newer version was released in the 90s.
I think her father had the right idea. It would not have caught fire the way it did if it read like Ulysses or Naughty Nuns, or something. The uncut version may be appropriate for a college audience, but not kids.
“Older printings of the book were overseen by Ann’s father and he edited out the sexual content.”
Not exactly. She personally rewrote passages about her mom and her love for Peter.
The father didn’t edit them out; he chose the final version she was satisfied with.
I may not be interpreting the article correctly, but I think even the newer version of “The Diary of Anne Frank” is still allowed. I think the version that is being removed is illustrated in a graphic manner that some found unsuitable for teenagers.
Again, I could be wrong. The article is a little lacking in details.