sentences:  When Czechoslovakia was under Communist rule in the mid- to late-twentieth century, over 400 writers and journalists were prohibited from publishing and distributing any of their works.Some writers, such as Václav Havel, were persecuted and sentenced to prison if they did not comply with these regulations.During this time many different types of performers, entertainers, and various other creators were persecuted for and banned from performing or creating their specific art forms.