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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Posthumous Works..."
A 1798 review of Maria, criticizing the idea that out of a story of an individual wronged can come conclusions of political inequity.
A 1798 review of Maria, criticizing the idea that out of a story of an individual wronged can come conclusions of political inequity.
"Posthumous works..."
Another excerpt of a scathing negative review of Maria and political conclusions that Godwin and others drew from it. (1798)
Another excerpt of a scathing negative review of Maria and political conclusions that Godwin and others drew from it. (1798)