#nineteenth-century

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The New Yorker
10 months ago
Books

The Abortion Plot

The portrayal of abortion in literature in the nineteenth century was subtle and often euphemistic.
Contraception was crude and childbirth was dangerous, leading many women to seek abortions before quickening. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 months ago
Writing

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Vagabonds by Oskar Jensen offers a fresh perspective on impoverished nineteenth-century Londoners, bringing their voices to light. [ more ]
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