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Godwin (MARY also known by her maiden)

MARY, also known by her maiden name of MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT, an English author; born in London, April 27, 1759. She set up a school in conjunction with her sister, at Islington / in 1783. In 1786 she published "Thoughts on the Education of Daughters." This was followed by an answer to Burke's "Reflections on the French Revolution." the "Vindication of the Rights of Woman," etc. She had peculiar ideas on marriage, and formed a somewhat loose connection with one Imlay, whose desertion caused her to attempt suicide. Some time after she fixed her affection on William Godwin. As the bonds of wedlock were deemed a species of slavery in her theory, it was only to legitimize the forthcoming fruits of the union that a marriage between the parties took place. She died in giving birth to a daughter, who became the wife of Shelley the poet. Among her other works are: "Moral and Historical View of the French Revolution"; "Letters from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark." She died in London, Sept. 10, 1797. See GODWIN, WILLIAM.

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