Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli: Woman in the Nineteenth Century
The First Major Feminist Book in the United States; Including Essays and Letters on Condition and Duties of Woman & Extracts From Fuller's Diary
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Verlag: | Good Press |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Seiten: | 297 (Druckfassung) |
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Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli's 'Woman in the Nineteenth Century' is a groundbreaking feminist text that challenged traditional gender roles and advocated for women's rights in the 1800s. Written in a persuasive and engaging style, Fuller explores the role of women in society, calling for their intellectual and spiritual freedom. Drawing from her own experiences as a pioneering female journalist and literary critic, Fuller delves into the limitations placed on women and offers a vision of a more egalitarian society where women are treated as equals to men. Her literary context as a prominent figure in the transcendentalist movement is evident in the book's emphasis on individualism and self-reliance. Fuller's insightful observations on gender dynamics and her call for societal change make this book a timeless and relevant read for those interested in feminist history and social progress. I highly recommend 'Woman in the Nineteenth Century' to anyone looking to explore early feminist thought and the struggle for gender equality.