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Letters of Hope: The Opera of Mary Stokes

This chapter explores a chamber opera inspired by letters from women to birth control pioneer Mary Stokes, reflecting their struggles for contraceptive guidance. It highlights the sensitive portrayal of Stokes and her complex legacy in both her writings and the emotional experiences of the women she addressed.

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