Videocomstock

The word comstock refers to Anthony Comstock, a prominent United States reformer known for his aggressive moral crusades against art and literature. This lesson explores his historical role as a censor and the lasting impact of his campaigns on American society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. You will learn about the grammatical use of comstock as a proper noun, as well as derived terms like comstockery and comstockian. We cover the legal legacy of the Comstock Act and how these terms are used today to describe strict moral opposition to creative works. Watch this lesson to master the historical and social context of this unique term.

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A man named Comstock gives a stern speech in a public hall.