Literature and Literary Criticism

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English literature -- Social aspects -- History

Historical Fiction American History And Criticism

Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901

Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

Prostitution -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century

Marriage United States History 19th Century