Which book's publication led to Annie Besant's prosecution in 1877?
A book by Charles Knowlton
A novel by H.G. Wells
A poetry collection by T.S. Eliot
A play by William Shakespeare
Answer
Annie Besant's prosecution in 1877 stemmed from the publication of "Fruits of Philosophy," a book by Charles Knowlton that advocated birth control. Besant and her co-defendant, Charles Bradlaugh, were charged with obscenity for distributing the book, which was considered controversial at the time. The trial became a landmark case in the fight for reproductive rights in England.
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