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Episode 3.20. “Fallen Women” in Victorian Poetry

Episode 3.20. “Fallen Women” in Victorian Poetry

FromDirty Sexy History


Episode 3.20. “Fallen Women” in Victorian Poetry

FromDirty Sexy History

ratings:
Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Literary nerds rejoice! This week, we have another history/literature episode, looking at sex work in Victorian poetry with Emily Calleja. We’re talking about how sex workers were portrayed, what that can tell us about women’s real-life frustrations, and how it impacted the suffrage movement.
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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