Beatrix Potter experts challenge claim she stole from African folklore
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Beatrix Potter's famous tales are rooted in stories told by enslaved
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Did Beatrix Potter Steal From Brer Rabbit's Briar Patch?
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Don't cancel Beatrix Potter
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Overlooked No More: Beatrix Potter, Author of 'The Tale of Peter
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Beatrix Potter accused of 'copying' African slaves' stories for
Beatrix Potter accused of 'cultural appropriation' amid claims
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Beatrix Potter's famous tales are rooted in stories told by
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Overlooked No More: Beatrix Potter, Author of 'The Tale of Peter
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The Culture Police Have Come For Beatrix Potter — And It's A Crime