I’m thinking about possible essay topics and I’m leaning towards Mary Wollstonecraft and her impact on literature. I have some prior knowledge of Wollstonecraft, but I’m looking forward to reading her works in class. With Wollstonecraft, I would like to compare other female writers we have been talking about like Barbauld, More, and Smith.
Wollstonecraft wrote during the transition period from Romantic to Regency literature. She was an advocate for women’s rights, and wrote for the advancement of education for women. As a woman currently seeking advanced education, I’m interested in how far we have advanced and how much further we need to advance.
I don’t know exactly what I’ll be looking for through Wollstonecraft’s works, but I hope to solidify my idea soon.
Romantic--with a Capitol 'R'--Poetry 