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Montag, 13. Januar 2003

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"Prostitution looms large in the Victorian consciousness. The image of the fallen woman reflects the Victorian upper classes' ideas about sexuality, gender and class. The prostitute is a staple of 19th century fiction. Debate about prostitution is also a reflection of cultural anxiety about urbanization." [unser berichterstatter von der insel, herr z., besitzer schöner nautilus-modelle]

The City As Hero: Victorian London in Life and Literature