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Reviewed on May 21, 2021 | History
With this first work of nonfiction, novelist Sohn (The Actress) offers a fascinating look at a key historical moment for free speech and women's rights in the U.S. The man referenced in the book's title is Anthony Comstock, the architect and chief enforcer of the Comstock Laws, which prosecuted Americans for sending obscene literature and contraceptive information through the mail. The title is a bit of a misnomer, however, as most o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More