The founder of modern feminism, Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was the most famous woman of her era. A brilliant, unconventional rebel vilified for her strikingly modern notions of education, family, work, and personal relationships, she nevertheless strongly influenced political philosophy in Europe and a newborn America. Now acclaimed biographer Lyndall Gordon mounts a spirited defense of this courageous woman whose reputation has suffered over the years by painting a full and vibrant portrait of an extraordinary historical figure who was generations ahead of her time.
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The founder of modern feminism, Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was the most famous woman of her era. A brilliant, unconventional rebel vilified for her strikingly modern notions of education, family, work, and personal relationships, she nevertheless strongly influenced political philosophy in Europe and a newborn America. Now acclaimed biographer Lyndall Gordon mounts a spirited defense of this courageous woman whose reputation has suffered over the years by painting a full and vibrant portrait of an extraordinary historical figure who was generations ahead of her time.
Imprint | HarperCollinsPublishers |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | May 2006 |
Authors | Lyndall Gordon |
Dimensions | 203 x 134 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 592 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-06-095774-2 |
Barcode | 9780060957742 |
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LSN | 0-06-095774-3 |