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Mary Wollstonecraft (1759‑1797), hailed as the founder of modern feminism, was a strikingly modern thinker whose ideas on education, family, work and personal relationships stirred controversy in her time. In this biography, Lyndall Gordon offers a spirited defence of this courageous woman, portraying her as a visionary who shaped political philosophy across Europe and the early United States. The book revisits Wollstonecraft’s influence and corrects misconceptions that have weakened her reputation over the years, presenting a full and vibrant portrait of a woman who was generations ahead of her era.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Lyndall Gordon
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