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Maria; Or, The Wrongs of Woman 🚩

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Title	Maria; Or, The Wrongs of Woman
Author	Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797
Release Date	Mar 8, 2006
Language	English
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Gutenberg URL	https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/134

Summary

"Maria; Or, The Wrongs of Woman" by Mary Wollstonecraft is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a poignant exploration of the injustices faced by women in a patriarchal society, narrated through the experiences of the protagonist, Maria, a woman who finds herself imprisoned both physically and emotionally. The book delves into themes of motherhood, oppression, and the struggle for agency in a world that often dismisses women's rights. The opening of the novel introduces Maria in a state of deep despair as she grapples with the anguish of separation from her child and the oppressive circumstances imposed upon her by her tyrannical husband. She reflects intensely on her situation, torn by feelings of grief and indignation while contemplating her potential escape. The narrative sets the stage for Maria's interactions with other characters, including Jemima, her guard, who becomes a crucial figure in Maria's journey toward reclaiming her autonomy. As Maria expresses her thoughts and emotions, the reader is drawn into her internal conflict and the broader social commentary on women's roles, resilience, and the yearning for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)