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Woman in the Nineteenth Century

by Margaret Fuller

First published
1843
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"Woman in the Nineteenth Century" by Margaret Fuller is a book published in 1845. Originally appearing as an essay in 1843, Fuller's work argues that true human enlightenment requires equality between men and women. She examines marriage, individual self-dependence, and the need for women's intellectual and spiritual freedom. Drawing on transcendentalist philosophy, Fuller envisions a society where both sexes share divine love as equals, claiming that women must become self-reliant individuals before genuine union can occur. Her groundbreaking feminist work calls for expanded rights and opportunities for women.

  • Feminism
  • Women
  • Women's rights
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Social history

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #8642. Woman in the Nineteenth Century on Wikipedia.

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