Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""William Godwin And Mary Wollstonecraft"" by Hubbard, Elbert is a comprehensive study of the lives and works of two of the most influential thinkers of the 18th century. William Godwin was a philosopher, novelist, and political theorist who is best known for his anarchist ideas and his novel ""Caleb Williams"". Mary Wollstonecraft was a feminist writer and philosopher who is best known for her book ""A Vindication of the Rights of Woman"". The book explores the personal and intellectual relationship between Godwin and Wollstonecraft, who were married in 1797. It examines their ideas and how they influenced each other's work, as well as their impact on the political and social landscape of their time. The book also delves into their personal lives, including their struggles with poverty, their unconventional relationship, and the tragic death of Wollstonecraft shortly after the birth of their daughter, Mary Shelley, who would later become the author of ""Frankenstein"".Overall, ""William Godwin And Mary Wollstonecraft"" provides a fascinating insight into the lives and ideas of two of the most important figures of the Enlightenment era, and their enduring legacy in the fields of philosophy, literature, and feminism.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Lovers, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104001.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.