Maria - The Wrongs of Woman (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Eighteenth-Century Gothic Feminist Novel of Marriage, Madhouse Confinement, and Legal OppressionBy Mary Wollstonecraft
Length6h 36m
About this audiobook
Mary Wollstonecraft's Maria; or, The Wrongs of Woman is an unfinished but powerful philosophical novel that exposes the legal, sexual, and economic oppression of women in late eighteenth-century Britain. Centered on Maria, confined to a madhouse by a tyrannical husband, the narrative blends Gothic confinement, sentimental intensity, and radical social critique. Through Maria's testimony and the story of Jemima, Wollstonecraft transforms fiction into an indictment of marriage laws, class hierarchy, and the moral hypocrisy governing female desire. Wollstonecraft, best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, wrote from the intellectual ferment of the 1790s, when debates over revolution, reason, education, and citizenship reshaped European thought. Her own experiences of precarious independence, unconventional love, and social judgment inform the novel's urgency. Published posthumously in 1798 by William Godwin, the fragment reveals her developing effort to unite political argument with imaginative narrative. This book is essential for readers interested in feminist literary history, Romantic-era radicalism, and the origins of the social-protest novel. Though incomplete, it remains intellectually fierce, emotionally compelling, and strikingly modern in its analysis of gendered injustice.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.5 (1.9K)
Includes Goodreads
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length6 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
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