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Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
EAN : 9791041802258
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EAN : 9791041802258
Paru le : 16 juil. 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041802258
- Réf. éditeur : 289719
- Date Parution : 16 juil. 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 186
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:10 mm
- Poids : 249gr
- Résumé : Texte à corriger : "Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark" by Mary Wollstonecraft is a travel narrative that captures the author's observations and reflections during her journey through Scandinavia in the late 18th century. Wollstonecraft's letters provide a vivid account of the landscapes, cultures, and social conditions she encountered. She begins her journey with a challenging sea voyage, eventually reaching the Swedish coast. Her narrative is rich with descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, from the rugged coastlines to the serene lakes and forests. Wollstonecraft also delves into the social customs and daily lives of the people she meets, offering insights into the hospitality, manners, and economic conditions of the time. She contrasts the simplicity and sincerity of rural life with the more refined but often superficial manners of urban society. Throughout her letters, Wollstonecraft reflects on broader themes such as the development of civilization, the role of women, and the nature of happiness. Her writing is characterized by a blend of personal introspection and social critique, revealing her deep connection with the world around her. The narrative not only serves as a travelogue but also as a platform for Wollstonecraft to explore her philosophical ideas and advocate for social reform.
- Biographie : Wollstonecraft was born on 27 April 1759 in Spitalfields, London. She was the second of the seven children of Elizabeth Dixon and Edward John Wollstonecraft. Although her family had a comfortable income when she was a child, her father gradually squandered it on speculative projects. Consequently, the family became financially unstable and they were frequently forced to move during Wollstonecraft's youth. The family's financial situation eventually became so dire that Wollstonecraft's father compelled her to turn over money that she would have inherited at her maturity. Moreover, he was apparently a violent man who would beat his wife in drunken rages. As a teenager, Wollstonecraft used to lie outside the door of her mother's bedroom to protect her. Wollstonecraft played a similar maternal role for her sisters, Everina and Eliza, throughout her life. In a defining moment in 1784, she persuaded Eliza, who was suffering from what was probably postpartum depression, to leave her husband and infant; Wollstonecraft made all of the arrangements for Eliza to flee, demonstrating her willingness to challenge social norms. The human costs, however, were severe: her sister suffered social condemnation and, because she could not remarry, was doomed to a life of poverty and hard work.
