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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Vindication of the Rights of Woman Etext

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of one of the earliest books on women's rights, "Vindication of the Rights of Woman."
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: The Vindication of the Rights of Woman

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the entire text of Mary Wollstonecraft's (1759-1797 CE) important feminist piece, the first of its kind. It is separated into chapters, and has a search feature included.
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British Library

British Library: Barrett Browning's Poetry: Social & Political Commentary

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Elizabeth Barrett Browning gave a voice, in her poems, to many of those oppressed by contemporary injustice: child laborers, the poor, and the enslaved. In this lesson, students will give these voices dramatic form, using the techniques...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mary Wollstonecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and writing of early feminist philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, author of the 1792 treatise "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman."
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Other

King's College: Mary Wollstonecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
King's College provides this brief biography of Mary Wollstonecraft, the author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Women." Includes several links in its annotated bibliography.
Website
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Empire: Mary Wollstonecraft: The Dissenter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Mary Wollstoncraft's contribution to the history of women's rights in England.
Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Mary Wollstonecraft, 1759 1797

For Students 9th - 10th
From a college lecture on "The Language of Politics: England and the French Revolution," this biographical sketch connects Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797 CE) to the major political and philosophical thinkers of her time.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Mary Wollstonecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
An early feminist, Wollstonecraft's writings set the stage for modern feminism. Shmoop provides her biography, facts, quotes, and a timeline of her life.