Cutie: A Warm Mamma
1924
Cutie: A Warm Mamma is a satirical novel by Ben Hecht, first published in 1924. The story follows Herman Pupick, a censor who embodies prudishness and hypocrisy, as he encounters the vivacious Cutie, a young woman who challenges his rigid moral beliefs. Their comedic misadventures highlight the absurdities of censorship and societal expectations regarding sexuality in 1920s America, making the book a notable critique of the era's cultural norms.
