The housekeeping information for the Austen in Theory course, including paper deadlines and prompt details. Students will explore Austen's novels in relation to philosophers such as Locke, Hume, Smith, Burke, or Wollstonecraft.

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Mary Shelley, born in 1797 to writers William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, had a tumultuous life that greatly influenced her masterpiece, Frankenstein. Her novel, framed within a frame story by Robert Walton, explores themes of ambition, creation, and the consequences of playing god. The settings

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Mary Wollstonecraft, an English philosopher known for her advocacy of women's rights, particularly in her work "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," challenged the notion of women's inferiority and lack of education. Her ideas laid the foundation for liberal feminism and influenced feminist moveme

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Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was an influential British writer and feminist known for her work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman." Her life was marked by controversial relationships and she married philosopher William Godwin. Despite her untimely death at 38, Wollstonecraft's advocacy for wo

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Mary Shelley, the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, displayed literary talent from a young age. She met Percy Shelley at 19, leading to the creation of her famed novel, "Frankenstein". The story revolves around Victor Frankenstein, his creation, and the tragic consequences that fol

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Feminism is a diverse movement challenging societal treatment of women. It spans waves of activism, from suffrage to modern gender studies. Key figures like Mary Wollstonecraft advocated for women's rights, urging education and rational agency. Criticism and progress continue to shape feminist disco

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Mary Shelley, daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, was influenced by her parents' radical philosophies. Wollstonecraft advocated for women's rights and education, while Godwin believed in individualism and anarchism. Their ideas shaped Mary Shelley's literary works, including "Franken

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Feminist literary criticism challenges historical patriarchal views in literature from ancient Greek beliefs to modern writings. The roots of prejudice against women have been deeply embedded in Western culture, with notable works like Mary Wollstonecraft's "A Vindication of the Rights of Women" pio

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