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Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman - Mary Wollstonecraft (1788) Summary
Book 289: Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman - Mary Wollstonecraft (1788)
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Book at a glance: Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman is an unfinished novel by Mary Wollstonecraft, first published in 1798. As an influential figure in feminist literature, Wollstonecraft uses this novel to explore themes of gender inequality, emotional repression, and personal freedom. Set in a patriarchal society, the story follows Maria, a woman confined to an asylum by her husband, as she reflects on the wrongs endured by women in her society. The novel expands on themes presented in Wollstonecraft’s…
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