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"Maria: Or, The Wrongs of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft is a powerful and groundbreaking feminist novel that explores the oppression of women in 18th-century society. Left unfinished at the time of Wollstonecraft’s death, the novel follows Maria, a woman unjustly confined to an insane asylum by her cruel husband. As she recounts her tragic life, Maria exposes the legal and social injustices that strip women of autonomy, forcing them into subservience and dependence. Through Maria’s struggles, Wollstonecraft critiques marriage, property laws, and the lack of female agency, highlighting the dire consequences of a patriarchal system. The novel is deeply emotional and philosophical, presenting a radical vision of female independence and self-determination. It serves as an extension of Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, blending political advocacy with compelling storytelling. Maria: Or, The Wrongs of Woman remains an essential work in feminist literature, offering a harrowing yet inspiring examination of gender inequality and the fight for women’s rights."