Mary Astell (1916)

By Florence Mary Smith

Book Overview

""Mary Astell (1916)"" is a book written by Florence Mary Smith that provides a comprehensive biography of Mary Astell, an influential English writer and philosopher of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book covers Astell's life from her birth in 1666 to her death in 1731, and explores her contributions to the fields of theology, philosophy, and women's rights. Smith delves into Astell's upbringing, education, and relationships, as well as her major works such as ""A Serious Proposal to the Ladies"" and ""Reflections upon Marriage."" The book also examines Astell's role in the intellectual circles of her time and her influence on later feminist thinkers. Overall, ""Mary Astell (1916)"" provides a detailed and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of England's most important female intellectuals.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120324343
• ISBN13: 9781120324344
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"