A review by dee9401
Romantic Outlaws: The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Her Daughter Mary Shelley by Charlotte Gordon

4.0

I really enjoyed reading this dual biography & analysis of Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley. The interleaving of chapters on each woman made the book easier to read and also kept it interesting. I learned a great deal more about Wollstonecraft than I knew before and also found some interesting tidbits on Mary Shelley. But, some of the greatest bits in this work are the discussions of the people, ideas, culture and events surrounding these two impressive women. A great resource to have on hand for future reference.