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Letters On Sweden, Norway And Denmark

Letters On Sweden, Norway And Denmark

Wollstonecraft, Mary

Paperback

Letters & EssaysGeneral Political ScienceScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1162670746
ISBN13: 9781162670744
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Letters On Sweden, Norway And Denmark is a collection of travel letters written by Mary Wollstonecraft, a British writer, philosopher, and feminist, during her journey through Scandinavia in the late 18th century. In these letters, Wollstonecraft provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, culture, and politics of the three countries she visited. She also reflects on her own experiences as a female traveler in a male-dominated society and discusses the role of women in Scandinavia. Wollstonecraft's observations are informed by her liberal and progressive views, and she offers insightful comments on topics such as education, religion, government, and social customs. Letters On Sweden, Norway And Denmark is a fascinating account of a pioneering female traveler's journey through a region that was then little known to the English-speaking world, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scandinavian history and culture.They were overflowing with civility; but, to prevent their almost killing my babe with kindness, I was obliged to shorten my visit; and two or three of the girls accompanied us, bringing with them a part of whatever the house afforded to contribute towards rendering my supper more plentiful; and plentiful in fact it was, though I with difficulty did honour to some of the dishes, not relishing the quantity of sugar and spices put into everything.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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