A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and A Vindication of the Rights of Men
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This volume brings together extracts of the major political writings of Mary Wollstonecraft in the order in which they appeared in the revolutionary 1790s. It traces her passionate and indignant response to the excitement of the early days of the French Revolution and then her uneasiness at its later bloody phase. It reveals her developing understanding of women's involvement in the political and social life of the nation and her growing awareness of the relationship between politics and economics and between political institutions and the individual. In personal terms, the works show her struggling with a belief in the perfectibility of human nature through rational education, a doctrine that became weaker under the onslaught of her own miserable experience and the revolutionary massacres. Janet Todd's introduction illuminates the progress of Wollstonecraft's thought, showing that a reading of all three works allows her to emerge as a more substantial political writer than a study of The Rights of Woman alone can reveal. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Review: A book every young girl and woman should read. - I wish I had read this at a younger age. Women are again second class citizens. Every woman needs to read this book. It should be in every school library but extremists would ban it. Review: She was a wonderful writer and activist in her time - Read parts of this for a philosophy class. I had not heard of Mary Wollstonecraft before I took that class and I am ashamed of that fact. She was a wonderful writer and activist in her time. Much of her philosophy applies so well today. A welcome addition to any class studying women's rights in a current or historical context.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 230 Reviews |
S**N
A book every young girl and woman should read.
I wish I had read this at a younger age. Women are again second class citizens. Every woman needs to read this book. It should be in every school library but extremists would ban it.
H**E
She was a wonderful writer and activist in her time
Read parts of this for a philosophy class. I had not heard of Mary Wollstonecraft before I took that class and I am ashamed of that fact. She was a wonderful writer and activist in her time. Much of her philosophy applies so well today. A welcome addition to any class studying women's rights in a current or historical context.
V**R
Wollstonecraft's Vindications are a must have
Her vindications are well-written and well-argued. They bring on a particular perspective that anyone who reads this will completely understand and agree too. I like this version in particular because it comes with both the vindications, annotations, and notes. This is a timeless book that should be in everyone's bookshelf.
M**U
Human being first
Balanced approach to box sexes; great read.
L**T
This is a book every woman should read and give her daughter a copy as a birthday gift!
Woolstonecraft gave me a new perspective to work with.
M**S
One of the great works of early feminism
Eloquently argued and beautifully written. I can't recommend it enough.
M**D
real feminist right here
Mary Wollstonecraft is a total fox in this book my guys.
R**.
No need to review a classic.
I feel a bit awkward reviewing a classic. Violence? Sexual content? Prudish questions completely out of place. Sorry.
V**S
Momentous historical book on the origins of the fight for women's rights.
Anybody concerned with women's fight for equality should read this book. Brilliant!
L**L
A curiosity
I read this book for the author’s take on the French Revolution. Like many English people sympathetic to its ideals, she became disappointed with it when the Terror began. I also appreciated her answer to E. Burke. As for her take on women’s rights, it was very dry because too rationalistic. She has become passée whereas the French Olympe de Gouges was a trail blazer.
R**L
Buen libro
Buen libro por el precio, aunque la letra es muy pequeña.
H**E
As described
As described - no problems
G**O
Perfect item
Perfect item, thououghly matching description. No delays in arriving date. Absolutely nothing to complain about. Satisfied both of article and of service.
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