Devanny, Jean, 1894-1962.
The butcher shop / by Jean Devanny. (New York : Macaulay, 1926)
Published while Devanny was still living in New Zealand, this novel achieved the singular honour of being banned in New Zealand, Australia, Boston and Nazi Germany. The trouble sprang from its frank depiction of sexuality and its emphasis on the violence and brutality of New Zealand rural life. Devanny’s strong feminist politics are clearly evident in this early work as she challenges women’s role with the family.
