Life of Mary Wollstonecraft

Elizabeth Pennell writes a compelling memoir of Mary Wollstonecraft describing the life and struggles of the early feminist. Pennell begins by discussing the way Wollstonecraft's reputation was tattered by those who opposed her moral conduct, resulting in an unfavorable and "unwomanly" depiction of Wollstonecraft after her death. Pennell also covers topics such as her daughter, Mary W. Shelley (the author of Frankenstein) and more.