Passionate and forthright, a vindication of the rights of woman attacked the prevailing view of docile, decorative femininity and instead laid out the principles of emancipation. First published in 1792, a vindication of the rights of woman was an instant success, turning its thirtythreeyearold author into a minor celebrity. This interdisciplinary selection, which is organized by theme and genre, demonstrates wollstonecraft s importanc. The twentyfive letters cover a wide range of topics, from sociological reflections on scandinavia and its peoples to philosophical questions regarding identity to musings on her relationship with imlay although he is not referred to by name in the text. Or, the wrongs of woman mary wollstonecraft 919 downloads. Maria or the wrongs of woman, by mary wollstonecraft. Mary wollstonecraft shelley books list of books by author. You couldnt make up a better character than mary wollstonecraft a passionate, worldtraveling iconoclast who hobnobbed with some of the 18th centurys most intriguing figures. A vindication of the rights of woman mary wollstonecraft. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are. By 18th century english writer, philosopher, and womens rights advocate, mary wollstonecraft.
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