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Claire Tomalin is a renowned British biographer, born on June 20, 1933. Her works are known for their in-depth research and vivid storytelling, making her a leading figure in the field of biography.

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“She was the sort of person whose mood preceded her into the room whenever she arrived, an extra presence that could not be ignored.”

Mary Wollstonecraft

Book:The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft

Source: The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft

“A whim did not provide a living.”

Mary Wollstonecraft

Book:The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft

Source: The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft

“Mary Wollstonecraft was the first person to apply the phrase 'legal prostitution' to marriage.”

Marriage Prostitution Mary Wollstonecraft

Book:The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft

Source: The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft

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Born: June 20, 1933
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Quotes: 13

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