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Mary Wollstonecraft

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: with Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1792

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Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman is hailed for its pioneering feminist philosophy and rigorous arguments advocating women's education and equality. Critics appreciate its intellectual depth and historical significance. However, some note its dense prose and the period-specific context may challenge modern readers. Overall, it's a foundational feminist text.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Vindication of the Rights of Woman?

Readers who value early feminist literature, social justice, and gender equality will appreciate Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Similar to those who enjoy Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own, this audience is often engaged in understanding historical contexts of women's rights and advocacy for progressive social reforms.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Gender / Feminism
History: U.S.
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Themes
Identity: Gender
Period
Romanticism / Romantic Period
Genre
Philosophy
Classic Fiction