Maria; or, The Wrongs of Woman - Mary Wollstonecraft

A woman imprisoned in an asylum recounts her life of betrayal, oppression, and lost freedom. Through her story, Wollstonecraft exposes the injustices faced by women in marriage and society. Maria’s emotional awakening and pursuit of love become acts of rebellion against patriarchal control. The novel is a powerful early feminist work, championing women’s rights, reason, and emotional independence.