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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: Abridged with Related Texts

Mary Wollstonecraft's 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' is a foundational text in the history of feminism, advocating for women's rights to education and equality. This abridged edition includes additional related texts that provide historical and comparative perspectives on the themes addressed in the original work. more

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Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft, born on April 27, 1759, and died on September 10, 1797, was an influential English writer, philosopher, and feminist. She is best known for her work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman', which challenged the gender roles and social structures of her time. more

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