Mary Wollstonecraft Books

The book presents the posthumous works of a significant author known for advocating women's rights, ensuring that her contributions remain accessible to contemporary and future readers. Alpha Editions has meticulously reformatted and retyped the text, enhancing clarity and readability without relying on scanned copies. This preservation effort highlights the enduring importance of the author's ideas throughout history.

Set against a gothic backdrop, this radical feminist novel delves into the struggles of a resilient woman confronting gender inequality and social injustice. Through its compelling narrative, it highlights the themes of empowerment and the fight against societal constraints, offering a profound commentary on the challenges women face.

Set as a fictional sequel to a pivotal feminist treatise, this novel explores themes of women's rights and societal injustices. Written by Mary Wollstonecraft, it delves into the struggles of its protagonist, reflecting the author's philosophical beliefs on gender equality. Published posthumously by her husband, the work serves as both a narrative and a continuation of Wollstonecraft's advocacy for women's emancipation, making it a significant contribution to feminist literature.

For many years the victim of smear campaigns by notable male writers, and dismissed as being merely 'the mother of Mary Shelley', Mary Wollstonecraft has claimed her rightful title as one of the founders of feminist thought, a movement anchored in her Vindications, which went on to change the course of history.

First published in 1792, this book was written in a spirit of outrage and enthusiasm. In an age of ferment, following the American and French revolutions, Mary Wollstonecraft took prevailing egalitarian principles and dared to apply them to women.

Set within a framework of social critique, the narrative follows Mary's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment as she challenges traditional gender roles. The protagonist advocates for equality and women's rights, illuminating the struggles women face in a patriarchal society. Wollstonecraft intricately weaves themes of individualism and identity, creating a manifesto for revolution that inspires readers to envision a world of liberty and equality. This work serves as a passionate call for social change, highlighting Wollstonecraft's legacy as a pioneer of feminist thought.

Set against the backdrop of a three-month journey through Sweden, Norway, and Denmark in 1795, the letters penned by Mary Wollstonecraft reveal her reflections on the stunning landscapes and the diverse cultures she encounters. However, beneath the travelogue's picturesque descriptions lies a deepening awareness of the emotional distance in her relationship with Gilbert Imlay. This collection captures both the beauty of her surroundings and her poignant realization that the voyage may not mend their troubled bond.

Strongly autobiographical, Mary and The Wrongs of Woman powerfully complement Wollstonecraft's non-fictional writing, inspired by the French Revolution and the social upheavals that followed.

One of the first works published on feminist philosophy, in response to the theorists of the time that argued that education was not a place for women, Wollstonescraft rebukes such oppressing stances, championing the idea of empowering women in education, politics, and society rather than serving as decorative additions to their husbands.

Focusing on the moral implications of the French Revolution, Mary Wollstonecraft provides a detailed historical analysis of its profound effects on Europe. She examines social upheaval and political change through the framework of Enlightenment philosophy, highlighting the revolutionary ideals that inspired sociopolitical transformation. This work invites readers to engage with the complexities of historical interpretation and the lasting moral dimensions of the revolution, establishing itself as a foundational text in the study of revolutionary history and its societal impacts.