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Discover Wollstonecraft's classic feminist text in an abridged, digestible form. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ZOE WILLIAMS The term feminism did not yet exist when Mary Wollstonecraft wrote this book, but it was the first great piece of feminist writing.

Letters written during a short residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark (1796) is both an arresting travel book and a personal memoir. In it Wollstonecraft describes the sublime landscape and the events and people she encounters. This edition includes reviews, additional letters, and documents on the background to the journey.

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A FEMINIST CLASSIC This classic 1792 political treatise by British writer Mary Wollstonecraft argues that women should be treated with equal dignity and respect to men, especially regarding education. It was instrumental in laying the foundation for the women's suffrage and feminist movements. Her trailblazing work posits that the educational system deliberately trained women to be frivolous and incapable. Wollstonecraft's goal was not to undermine the role of women in the home as she pointed out that if girls were allowed the same advantages as boys, women would not only be exceptional wives and mothers, but they would also be capable workers. She encouraged society to see them as a valuable resource and called for women and men to be educated equally for without an education, women are merely men's "slaves" and "playthings"-not the intelligent, rational companions of a just and equal society. "...Effect a revolution in female manners...restore to them their lost dignity...as a part of the human species...reforming themselves to reform the world." Tackling many of the punitive patriarchal attitudes that dominated eighteenth-century society, she launched a broad attack against sexual double standards, urging women to prioritize reason over emotion to break free from male notions of female fragility and foolishness. This, her signature, classic work of early feminism remains as relevant today as it was when first released and an essential text in feminist literature. , MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT died in 1797 at age 38, eleven days after giving birth to her second daughter, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, who would become a noted writer herself, as the author of Frankenstein.

Illustrated Edition: Contains 20 beautiful illustrationsAuthor Biography: Learn more about the life of Mary WollstonecraftSummary: A concise summary of the book's main pointsCharacters List: Detailed list of key characters and their rolesA Vindication of the Rights of Woman is a groundbreaking work by Mary Wollstonecraft, first published in 1792. This timeless manifesto is a passionate call for gender equality and women's education, advocating for women's inherent rights to reason, education, and independence.Wollstonecraft's powerful prose and compelling arguments challenge the prevailing notions of her time, making a case for women to be treated as rational beings deserving of the same opportunities as men. Her visionary ideas laid the foundation for the feminist movement, inspiring generations to come.In this beautifully illustrated edition, readers will find 20 exquisite illustrations that bring Wollstonecraft's words to life, enhancing the reading experience with visual storytelling.Additionally, this edition includes a comprehensive biography of Mary Wollstonecraft, providing insights into her life, struggles, and the influences that shaped her revolutionary thinking. A concise summary helps readers grasp the core themes and arguments of the book, while a detailed characters list offers an in-depth look at the key figures and their roles in this influential work.Discover the enduring legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft and the book that ignited a revolution in thought. "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" remains as relevant today as it was over two centuries ago, continuing to inspire the fight for equality and women's rights.

This collection of letters written by feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft to her lover Gilbert Imlay offers a rare glimpse into the emotional and intellectual life of one of the most influential women of the late eighteenth century. With eloquence and passion, Wollstonecraft explores themes of love, gender, and politics, making a compelling case for the rights and freedoms of women.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is the first and only complete edition of all the published writings of Mary Wollstonecraft, the mother of the feminist movement. Wollstonecraft's writings include fiction, journalism, reviews, and diaries, and confirm her place in history as a significant force in the young rationalist movement in education and politics. The set features extensive footnotes, a comprehensive index, a general introduction, and specialist introductions to each selection, and is handsomely bound in pure woven cloth over millboard.

Six years have passed since I resolved on my present undertaking. I can, even now, remember the hour from which I dedicated myself to this great enterprise. I commenced by inuring my body to hardship. I accompanied the whale-fishers on several expeditions to the North Sea; I voluntarily endured cold, famine, thirst, and want of sleep; I often worked harder than the common sailors during the day and devoted my nights to the study of mathematics, the theory of medicine, and those branches of physical science from which a naval adventurer might derive the greatest practical advantage. Twice I actually hired myself as an under-mate in a Greenland whaler, and acquitted myself to admiration. I must own I felt a little proud when my captain offered me the second dignity in the vessel and entreated me to remain with the greatest earnestness, so valuable did he consider my services.And now, dear Margaret, do I not deserve to accomplish some great purpose? My life might have been passed in ease and luxury, but I preferred glory to every enticement that wealth placed in my path. Oh, that some encouraging voice would answer in the affirmative! My courage and my resolution is firm; but my hopes fluctuate, and my spirits are often depressed. I am about to proceed on a long and difficult voyage, the emergencies of which will demand all my fortitude: I am required not only to raise the spirits of others, but sometimes to sustain my own, when theirs are failing.

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"A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" is a seminal work of feminist literature written by Mary Wollstonecraft and published in 1792. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential texts in the feminist movement and addresses the unequal treatment and education of women in society. Mary Wollstonecraft's "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" continues to be studied and celebrated for its groundbreaking ideas and its role in advancing the cause of gender equality. It remains a powerful and thought-provoking work in the history of feminist literature and philosophy.

This radical feminist work is an extraordinary gothic novel exploring themes of gender inequality, social injustice, and the indomitable spirit of a resilient woman.Maria is a courageous and intelligent woman, imprisoned in an insane asylum by her own husband. She defies societal norms and challenges eighteenth-century England's oppressive systems that confine women. As she navigates the labyrinth of patriarchal society, Maria confronts the injustices and abuses that women endure.Mary Wollstonecraft's powerful prose vividly depicts Maria's struggle for autonomy and explores complex social issues, offering a thought-provoking critique of gender roles. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. First published posthumously in 1798, Maria, or, The Wrongs of Woman stands as an influential work of early feminist literature, advocating for women's rights with unwavering conviction.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1889 Edition.

Este libro reúne por primera vez tres apasionadas novelas de la extraordinaria pareja formada por una madre y su hija: Mary Wollstonecraft y Mary Shelley, precedidas de una valiosa introducción de Janet Todd, especialista en la obra de Mary Wollstonecraft y Jane Austen. El núcleo de las tres obras es la exploración en torno a la identidad y a la subjetividad femeninas, atrapadas en el círculo mágico de la feminidad convencional y de la claustrofóbica unidad familiar. Tanto Mary como Mathilda son obras pasionales e introspectivas. Maria es una novela con más conciencia social que destaca por la manera en que pasa de la experiencia inmediata de la autora a mostrar los complejos infortunios de mujeres de diferentes clases. Está considerada el texto feminista más radical de la Wollstonecraft y supone una extensión de su famosa Vindicación de los derechos de la mujer. Las dos escritoras, especialmente Mary Shelley (autora de Frankenstein), dotan a sus novelas de un marcado carácter autobiográfico. Sus páginas nos llevan a lo mejor del Romanticismo inglés: en ellas nos encontraremos con la Naturaleza, con relaciones apasionadas y con esa pulsión suicida tan propia de la época.

In Ancient Greek mythology, Prometheus was said to be the wisest of all the Titans. In the form of fire Prometheus is credited with bringing mankind knowledge and enlightenment. He stole fire from the Gods of Mount Olympus. For acting against the decree of the Gods, who wanted to keep the power of fire to themselves, Prometheus was harshly punished. He was chained to a rock to have his liver eaten out every day by an eagle. Every night his liver would grow back. This was to be his punishment for all of eternity. The full title of Mary Shelley's novel is Frankenstein; or the Modern Prometheus. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that Mary Shelley was influenced by this tale. Her husband Percy Shelley even began composing his own tale of Prometheus in the form of a poem entitled, Prometheus Unbound. He began composing this work right around the same time that Mary was publishing Frankenstein. Aside from the title, Shelley borrows from the tale of Prometheus a sense of consequence resulting from seeking enlightenment and power. Victor is her modern incarnation of Prometheus. He as Prometheus was, is fascinated by the power of electricity (lightning). We can recall from the narrative the moment when he becomes captivated by its fantastical power. It is from this power, that he has equipped himself with, that the inner torture he will suffer from the use of it stems. Immediately following the creation if the creature, Victor is ill with disgust for what he has done. His torture mirrors that of Prometheus'; undying and eternal. From the beginning of the novel, when Victor warns Walton of the consequences of his quest, to the conclusion when Victor again reiterates the misfortunes he has suffered as a result of his curiosity, Mary Shelley mimics the Prometheus tale. Perhaps, this is why she saw it as a fitting subtitle.

THE WRONGS OF WOMAN, like the wrongs of the persecuted piece of humanity, might be considered significant by their oppressors: however, doubtlessly there are a couple, who will try to progress before the improvement of the age, and award that my representations are not the early termination of a distempered extravagant, or the solid depictions of an injured heart.Recorded as a hard copy this novel, I have preferably tried to depict interests over habits.In many occasions I might have made the episodes more emotional, would I have forfeited my primary article, the craving of showing the hopelessness and persecution, unconventional to ladies that emerge out of the halfway regulations and customs of society.In the creation of the story, this view limited my extravagant; and the set of experiences should prefer to be thought of, as of lady, than of a person.The feeling I have epitomized.In many works of this species, the legend is permitted to be mortal and to become savvy and righteous as well as blissful, by a train of occasions and conditions. The courageous women, running against the norm, are to be conceived impeccable, and to carry on like goddesses of shrewdness, just approach profoundly completed Minerva's from the head of Jove.As far as concerns me, I can't assume what is happening really upsetting, than for a lady of reasonableness, with a further developing psyche, to be bound to such a man as I have depicted forever; obliged to revoke all the adapting warm gestures, and to try not to develop her taste, in case her view of effortlessness and refinement of opinion, ought to hone to distress the aches of disillusionment. Love, in which the creative mind blends its entrancing, shading, should be encouraged by delicacy. I ought to disdain, or rather call her a standard lady, who could persevere through such a spouse as I have portrayed.These appear to me (wedding tyranny of heart and direct) to be the particular Wrongs of Woman, since they debase the brain. What are named extraordinary hardships, may all the more effectively dazzle the brain of normal perusers; they have a greater amount of what may fairly be named stage-impact; however it is the outline of better sensations, which, as I would see it, is the value of our best books. This is the very thing that I have in view; and to show the wrongs of various classes of ladies, similarly severe, however, from the distinction of instruction, fundamentally different.

Mary Wollstonecraft 27 April 1759 - 10 September 1797) was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights. During her brief career, she wrote novels, treatises, a travel narrative, a history of the French Revolution, a conduct book, and a children's book. Wollstonecraft is best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), in which she argues that women are not naturally inferior to men, but appear to be only because they lack education. She suggests that both men and women should be treated as rational beings and imagines a social order founded on reason.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1787 Edition.