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The history of control over women and their bodies is central in 'The Foundling'

Jul 21, 2022 · 10m
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  • Ann Leary's 'The Foundling' is based on her grandmother's asylum work.
  • The novel explores women's rights, eugenics, and historical body control.
  • It delves into the state of women's autonomy in the early 1900s.

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