Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft

Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman

Mary Wollstonecraft

138 pages first pub 1798 (editions)

fiction classics feminism challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Her story of a woman incarcerated in a madhouse by her abusive husband dramatizes the effect of the English marriage laws, which made women virtually the property of their husbands.

Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 71%
challenging 57%
sad 57%
dark 42%
informative 42%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.37

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