Memoirs and Posthumous Works of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, Vol. 1

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Author Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797
Author Godwin, William, 1756-1836
Title Memoirs and Posthumous Works of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, Vol. 1
Original Publication United Kingdom: J. Rice,1798.
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Memoirs and Posthumous Works of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, Vol. 1" is a biographical account written in the late 18th century. The work recounts the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, a prominent feminist thinker known for her advocacy of women's rights, particularly through her seminal work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman." This first volume likely covers her early life experiences, struggles, and the relationships that shaped her thoughts and writings, offering insights into her character and the context of her times. The opening portion details the formative years of Mary Wollstonecraft, emphasizing her upbringing in a challenging familial environment marked by her father's erratic behavior and her mother's lack of warmth. It describes her early education and formative relationships, particularly highlighting her friendships that nurtured her intellectual development. The narrative highlights her sensitive nature, struggles for independence, and the influences that fueled her later advocacy for women's rights. It sets the stage for understanding Wollstonecraft as a figure shaped by both personal and social challenges, laying the groundwork for her future contributions to feminist thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797 -- Correspondence
Subject Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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