This anthology of female writing provides a diverse and engaging collection of prose and poetry from some of the best writers of the era. With selections ranging from Mary Wollstonecraft to Jane Austen, Barbauld's anthology offers a unique perspective on the contributions of women to the literary landscape of the time.

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