Mary Wollstonecraft Collected editions

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759 – 1797) was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate for women’s rights whose work helped lay the foundations of modern feminism. Her most famous text, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, argued for women’s access to education and equality, challenging the entrenched social norms of her time.

Beyond political philosophy, Wollstonecraft wrote novels, travel narratives, and works on education, each infused with her commitment to reason, justice, and human dignity.

Through her fearless intellect and moral vision, Mary Wollstonecraft remains a defining voice in the struggle for equality.