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Mary ;, and, the wrongs of woman, Mary Wollstonecraft ; edited with an introduction and notes by Gary Kelly

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Mary ;, and, the wrongs of woman, Mary Wollstonecraft ; edited with an introduction and notes by Gary Kelly
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages xxxiv-xxxvii)
Index
no index present
Literary Form
fiction
Main title
Mary ;
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
70673220
Responsibility statement
Mary Wollstonecraft ; edited with an introduction and notes by Gary Kelly
Series statement
Oxford world's classics
Sub title
and, the wrongs of woman
Summary
Mary Wollstonecraft is best known for her pioneering views on the rights of women to share equal rights and opportunities with men. They are expressed here in two novels in which heroines have to rely on their own resources to establish their independence and intellectual development. Strongly autobiographical, both novels powerfully complement Wollstonecraft's non-fictional writing, inspired by the French Revolution and the social upheavals that followed. New to this edition is a completely rewritten introduction that incorporates the latest scholarship and features a consideration of the social formation of Wollstonecraft as a Revolutionary feminist and her literary-political career, as well as a critical account of the two novels. A new bibliography includes all the latest critical writing on Wollstonecraft, while heavily revised notes link her fiction to her extensive reading, her other writings and major events and issues of the day. In addition, the text has been completely reset, making it easier on the eyes. It is by far the highest quality edition available, and a great choice for readers interested in pre-Victorian literature and feminist history. - Publisher
Table Of Contents
Introduction -- Note on the texts -- Select bibliography -- A chronology of Mary Wollstonecraft -- Mary -- The wrongs of woman
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