Eloquence of Mary Astell

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Focusing on the historical significance of Mary Astell, the book highlights her influential role in the development of rhetoric during the 17th and early 18th centuries. Astell's unique insights and perspectives challenge traditional narratives and underscore the contributions of women in a predominantly male-dominated field. Through her writings, she emerges as a pioneering thinker whose ideas continue to resonate in discussions about gender and rhetoric today.