Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft was an influential British writer and philosopher, born on April 27, 1759. Best known for her groundbreaking work "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," Wollstonecraft championed women's education and argued for gender equality at a time when such ideas were radical. Her life was marked by both personal struggles and literary achievements; she defied societal norms by living independently and advocating for the rights of women, making her a key figure in the early feminist movement. Through her writings, she sought to illuminate the importance of reason and virtue in both men and women.

Wollstonecraft's contributions extend beyond her famous treatises; her novels and letters reveal her deep understanding of human emotions and relationships. As you explore her work in this app, you'll find a rich tapestry of thought that challenges the status quo and invites reflection on the roles of gender and society. Dive into her writings and discover the insights of a woman who not only shaped her time but continues to inspire generations today.

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

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Mary Wollstonecraft



Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) is best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, in which she argued that women are not naturally inferior…

Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark

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Mary Wollstonecraft



Published in 1796, Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark is a personal travel narrative by the eighteenth-…

Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman

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Mary Wollstonecraft



Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman is Mary Wollstonecraft's unfinished novelistic sequel to her revolutionary political treatise A Vindication o…

Mary: A Fiction (version 2)

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Mary Wollstonecraft



Mary: A Fiction, published in 1788, is a tragic story that decries marriages not based on love. It can be considered an example of feminist …

Mary: A Fiction

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Eliza, Mary's mother, is obsessed with novels, rarely considers anyone but herself, and favours Mary's brother. She neglects her daughter, w…

Vindication Of The Rights Of Men, In A Letter To The Right Honourable Edmund Burke; Occasioned By His Reflections On The Revolution In France

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Mary Wollstonecraft



Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Men (1790) attacks aristocracy and advocates republicanism. It was published in response to …

Original Stories from Real Life

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Mary Wollstonecraft



Mary Wollstonecraft was one of the early promoters of gender equality long before other crusaders took up the cause. She is perhaps best kno…