Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797), best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, was thus a foremother of feminism. She was also a war reporter, a pedagogue, a spiritual quester, a radical republican, a single mother, a passionate & taboo-breaking lover. Her story is ripe for the telling. This blog gathers anecdotes, freelance research, resources, and news of current projects: your one-stop Mary Wollstonecraft shop!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
This blog's birthday is Mary's deathday
On this day 214 years ago, Mary Wollstonecraft died. On this day last year, A Vindication of the Rights of Mary was born. This post is the 100th [clarification - in 2011]; the round number was unintended, but nonetheless auspicious. I hope this blog has provided you, dear reader, with edification, interspersed with amusement. She is alive; her spirit is with us yet.
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Hi, I'm glad that you are back again. I was sure you would post this today!
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Vicki and Chihiro. There is a lot more Mary action coming down the pipeline. Stay tuned!
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