Published in 1835, 'Lodore' by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a novel that explores the lives of three women navigating the aftermath of Lord Lodore's death in a duel. The story contrasts the over-dependent Ethel, her estranged mother Cornelia, and the independent Fanny Derham, highlighting themes of women's education and social conditions in the 19th century. Shelley's work is notable for its examination of power and responsibility through the lens of female experience, making it a significant contribution to feminist literature.
