A vindication of the rights of woman

In an era of revolutions demanding greater liberties for mankind Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was an ardent feminist who spoke eloquently for countless women of her time. Having witnessed firsthand the devastating results of male providence she assumed an independent role early in life educating herself and eventually earning a living as a governess teacher and writer. First published in 1792 this work created a scandal in its day largely perhaps because of the unconventional lifestyle of its creator. Today it is considred the first great manifesto of women's rights arguing passionately for the education of women. No narrow-minded zealot Wollstonecraft balanced passionate advocacy with a sympathetic warmth - a characteristic that helped her ideas achieve widespread influence. Anyone interested in the history of the women's rights movement will welcome this edition of one of the landmark documents in the struggle for human dignity freedom and equality.--back cover