Description: Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792) made a pioneering and durably influential argument for women's equality. Drawing on extensive experience teaching and writing about Wollstonecraft, Susan J. Wolfson provides fresh perspectives both for first-time readers and those seeking a nuanced appreciation of her achievements.
Review Quotes: An exciting supplement to the ever-growing list of books on Wollstonecraft and her work...Wolfson's book works as both an introduction for undergraduate students and an engaging read for feminist and literary scholars.-- "Tulsa Studies on Women's Literature"