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

4.75

I was concerned that the dual narrative structure would cause confusion or injure the book's flow in some way, but neither ends up happening. Gordon's research depth is superb, and I love how well she weaves this research into readable text that connects readers with the subjects. The similarities and differences alike in Wollstonecraft and Shelley make for a fascinating contrast, and I think this biographical approach helps with appreciating both women and their accomplishments significantly more.