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Mary Wollstonecraft: Analysis / Criticism

Analysis and literary criticism of Mary Wollstonecraft, early feminist writer, author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and other books. In her writings she often argues for wider educational opportunities for women. (Secondary sources.)
Mary Wollstonecraft - Book Lists on Women's History
Books by and about Mary Wollstonecraft, most in print.
Quotations: Mary Wollstonecraft
A few memorable quotes from Wollstonecraft, from your About.com Guide to Women's History.
Essay Topics on Wollstonecraft's Vindication...
Eight suggested essay topics on Wollstonecraft's best-known writing. For students or teachers.
Polwhele's The Unsex'd Females
From 1798, a scathing critique of Wollstonecraft (the year after her death!) and other "unsexed females" who dared to speak for women's education and other rights.

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