Mary Wollstonecraft (April 27, 1759 – September 10, 1797) was a British author of fiction and nonfiction, philosopher, and women’s rights advocate.

Though her body of work was fairly substantial, including many essays, a history of the French Revolution, and some fiction, she’s now primarily known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.

She was the mother of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin (later known as Mary Shelley), the author of Frankenstein; tragically, she died a few days after giving birth to her namesake. Read More→