The episode discussed a 19th century French novel, "Destins de la main" by Aucinie Hussay, which was controversially bound in human skin. Harvard University removed the book from its collection due to ethical concerns about the origins and history of the binding.
a little bit of light reading called, I'm not a French speaker, do my best, Destins de la main by Aucinie Hussay.
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The episode discussed a 19th century French novel, "Destins de la main" by Aucinie Hussay, which was controversially bound in human skin. Harvard University removed the book from its collection due to ethical concerns about the origins and history of the binding.
a little bit of light reading called, I'm not a French speaker, do my best, Destins de la main by Aucinie Hussay.
This particular edition, however, happens to be bound in human flesh.
a tale of the destiny of the human soul, or a study of the destiny of the human soul.
This was a woman. Now the officials at the university say this portion of the volume has been taken and placed into what they refer to as respectful temporary storage until they decide how to dispose of it in a dignified manner.