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Routledge - Wollstonecraft's Ghost: The Fate of the Female Philosopher

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Explore the legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft in this academic study by Andrew McInnes. This book examines how women writers across various political spectrums engaged with and adapted her political philosophy to advocate for feminist reform during the Romantic period. McInnes provides a detailed look at the period following Wollstonecraft's death, including the impact of William Godwin's controversial memoir. The text traces her reception in the early nineteenth century and examines her role as a literary archetype. By looking at plays, poetry, polemic, and novels, the book shows how the figure of the female philosopher was used to represent the thinking woman. This work is an essential resource for scholars interested in literary theory, history, and the evolution of feminist thought. It provides a clear context for understanding how Wollstonecraft's influence shaped nineteenth-century literature and political discourse.

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Analyzes how women writers used Wollstonecraft's political philosophy to support feminist reform movements.

Examines the historical aftermath of her death and the impact of William Godwin's memoir.

Traces the reception of Wollstonecraft's ideas throughout the early nineteenth century.

Explores the female philosopher as a literary archetype found in novels, poetry, and plays.

Provides historical context regarding the representation of the thinking woman in Romantic literature.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
06 September 2016
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16 March 2016

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