“Women are told from their infancy, and taught by the example of their mothers, that a little knowledge of human weakness, justly termed cunning, softness of temper, outward obedience and a scrupulous attention to a puerile kind of propriety, will obtain for them the protection of man.”
Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Work
The Works of Mary Wollstonecraft
This compilation includes various essays, letters, and treatises by Mary Wollstonecraft, covering topics such as women's rights, education, and political philosophy. more
Author
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist best known for her famous work, 'Frankenstein'. Born on August 30, 1797, and passing away on February 1, 1851, she was an early female writer whose works explored themes such as women's rights, social inequalities, and scientific ethics. more
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