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Rediscovering Forgotten Love: The Story of Alice and Frederica

This chapter explores the tragic love story of Alice Mitchell and Frederica Ward, highlighting the societal implications and medical perceptions of their relationship in the 1890s. It contrasts their story with more famous cases to underline how biases influence which narratives are remembered.

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