Publisher's Synopsis
""Letters On Sweden, Norway And Denmark"" is a travelogue written by Mary Wollstonecraft, an English writer, philosopher, and women's rights advocate, in the late 18th century. The book is a collection of letters that Wollstonecraft wrote to her lover, Gilbert Imlay, during her travels through Scandinavia in 1795. In these letters, she describes her experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscape of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Wollstonecraft's writing is characterized by her keen eye for detail and her insightful commentary on the social and political conditions of the countries she visited. She discusses the differences between the three countries, their history, and their relationship with the rest of Europe. She also comments on the role of women in society, drawing on her own experiences as a feminist writer.""Letters On Sweden, Norway And Denmark"" is a fascinating insight into the life and times of Mary Wollstonecraft, as well as a valuable historical and cultural document of Scandinavia in the late 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, feminist literature, or European history.They were overflowing with civility; but, to prevent their almost killing my babe with kindness, I was obliged to shorten my visit; and two or three of the girls accompanied us, bringing with them a part of whatever the house afforded to contribute towards rendering my supper more plentiful; and plentiful in fact it was, though I with difficulty did honour to some of the dishes, not relishing the quantity of sugar and spices put into everything.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.