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Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759–1797) was a British translator, philosopher and historian.

Also recorded as Mary Godwin; Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin; Mr. Cresswick.

Overview

Also worked under the name Mr. Cresswick.

Born at Spitalfields in 1759, died at Somers Town in 1797.

In detail

the recorded working language is French, German and English.

The field of work recorded is essay, gender studies and women's rights. The authority associates the name with feminism. Thomas Paine, Richard Price and Joseph Johnson are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Residence is recorded at Barking and Epping Forest.

Works named in the authority record are A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Work by Mary Wollstonecraft is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Mary Wollstonecraft”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q101638: Mary Wollstonecraft

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