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Wollstonecraft, Mary
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Oxford Portraits series.
This incisive and literary biography of the pioneering eighteenth-century feminist author isn't intended for the casual researcher. It presumes both an interest in its subject and in her family dynamics, physical surroundings, and historical context. Transcripts of Wollstonecraft's correspondence and black-and-white photos and archival images further enrich this work. A chronology is included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
(3)
YA
World Writers series.
An engaging biography details the life of the controversial British writer and feminist. The daughter of parents who gave preferential treatment to their first-born son, Wollstonecraft became an outspoken advocate for women's rights. The book clearly shows how her experiences directly affected her political beliefs, which found a public voice with the publication of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
2 reviews
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