The Love Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft to Gilbert Imlay by Mary Wollstonecraft
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"The Love Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft to Gilbert Imlay" by Mary Wollstonecraft is a collection of personal correspondence written in the late 18th century. The letters chronicle Wollstonecraft's passionate relationship with Imlay, illustrating her profound emotional struggles and her aspirations for love, family, and personal fulfillment. Wollstonecraft's reflections provide insight into her experiences as a woman navigating the complexities of romance and societal expectations. The opening of the collection establishes the background
of Wollstonecraft's life, offering a glimpse into her upbringing and friendships that shaped her character. It details her initial impressions of Imlay, evolving from dislike to deep affection. As the letters unfold, we see her articulate her emotional state, her joys of pregnancy, and her longings for companionship and understanding, often punctuated by moments of despair and uncertainty regarding their relationship. These letters encapsulate not just a romantic narrative but a vivid portrayal of Wollstonecraft's inner life, exemplifying her intelligence and sensitivity, setting the tone for the exploration of her enduring legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Ingpen, Roger, 1869?-1936 |
| Title | The Love Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft to Gilbert Imlay |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love-letters |
| Subject | Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828? -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Feminists -- Great Britain -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34413 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 27566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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