Letters Written During A Short Residence In Sweden, Norway And Denmark
Letters Written During A Short Residence In Sweden, Norway And Denmark
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005129
Book • Nonfiction
Scandinavia • 1790s
2005
Adult
16+ years
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In Research Letters Written During A Short Residence In Sweden, Norway And Denmark, Mary Wollstonecraft shares her observations and reflections on Scandinavian society, culture, and landscapes. Through a series of letters, she explores themes of nature, politics, and human connections, offering insights into the lives and environments she encounters during her travels.
Contemplative
Inspirational
Melancholic
Adventurous
Bittersweet
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Mary Wollstonecraft's Letters Written During A Short Residence In Sweden, Norway And Denmark is widely praised for its vivid descriptions and philosophical reflections. The travel narrative offers keen insights into human nature and society. Some critics note a lack of consistent narrative structure, but its emotional depth and exploration of personal and political themes resonate strongly.
Who Should Read Letters Written During A Short Residence In Sweden, Norway And Denmark?
A reader interested in Letters Written During A Short Residence In Sweden, Norway And Denmark by Mary Wollstonecraft likely enjoys travel narratives, feminist literature, and romanticism. Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love and Rebecca Solnit’s A Field Guide to Getting Lost may find it compelling.
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Written in 1796, Letters Written During A Short Residence In Sweden, Norway And Denmark is an epistolary travel narrative by Mary Wollstonecraft, who is known for her pioneering feminist philosophy.
The book is notable for its blend of personal reflection and political commentary, showcasing Wollstonecraft's thoughts on issues such as social justice and the rights of women.
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Wollstonecraft's journey, catalyzed by a business trip related to a friend's stolen cargo, also serves as a backdrop to her introspective exploration of human emotion and the sublime beauty of the Scandinavian landscapes.
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Book • Nonfiction
Scandinavia • 1790s
2005
Adult
16+ years
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