Henry Spencer Ashbee

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Henry Spencer Ashbee was a prominent Victorian bibliographer and writer, best known for his extensive work on the literature of erotica. His most influential publications include 'Bibliography of Forbidden Books' and various volumes of 'My Secret Life', which exposed the hidden sexual lives of the Victorian era. Ashbee's writings not only cataloged erotic literature but also provided insights into the cultural attitudes towards sexuality during his time, making him a significant figure in the study of literary censorship and sexual expression.