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About The Book: A Serious Proposal to the Ladies by Mary Astell is a pioneering feminist work advocating for women's education and intellectual empowerment. Astell argues that women should have access to learning to cultivate reason and virtue, challenging the limited roles imposed by society. She proposes the establishment of a women’s college as a means of liberation through knowledge. Her work laid the groundwork for later feminist thought, earning her recognition as one of the first English feminists. About The Author: Mary Astell (1666–1731) was a pioneering English writer and early feminist thinker. She is best known for advocating women’s education and intellectual equality. Her notable works, including A Serious Proposal to the Ladies, challenged gender norms and promoted reason, virtue, and independence for women in a male-dominated society. The Title 'A serious proposal to the ladies: For the advancement of their true and greatest interest written/authored/edited by Mary Astell', published in the year 1694. The ISBN 9789371692007 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 429 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.