Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

by Mary Wollstonecraft
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Publication Date: 08/04/2024

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Mary Wollstonecraft's 'Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark' is a collection of personal letters detailing her experiences and observations during her travels through Scandinavia. Written in an epistolary style, the book provides a unique glimpse into the culture, society, and landscape of the Nordic countries in the late 18th century. Wollstonecraft's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions, reflective insights, and nuanced exploration of gender dynamics and societal norms of the time. This work is considered an important precursor to the rise of feminist literature and travel writing. Wollstonecraft's account offers a valuable perspective on the historical context of the region and serves as a compelling narrative of a woman's intellectual journey through unfamiliar territories. Readers will be captivated by Wollstonecraft's eloquent prose and courageous spirit as she navigates the challenges of solo travel and confronts her own preconceptions and prejudices.

ISBN:
9788028361099
9788028361099
Category:
Literary essays
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
08-04-2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sharp Ink
Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-97) was an educational, political and feminist writer who early in her life worked as a companion, teacher and governess.

In 1788 she settled in London as a translator and reader for the publisher Joseph Johnson, becoming part of the radical set that included Paine, Blake, Godwin and the painter Fuseli. Her great work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, was published in 1792.

She lived in Paris during the French Revolution and had a child by the American Gilbert Imlay, who deserted her. She returned to London in 1795 and, following her attempted suicide, became involved with Godwin, whom she married in 1797, shortly before the birth (which proved fatal) of her daughter, the future Mary Shelley. She left several unfinished works, including Maria.

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