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Margaret Fuller (Transcendentalist)

Margaret Fuller (1810-1850) was an influential American writer, editor, and activist associated with the Transcendentalist movement, which emphasized individual intuition and the spiritual connection to nature. She is best known for her book "Woman in the Nineteenth Century," advocating for women's rights and gender equality, arguing for women’s intellectual and social potential. Fuller was a key figure in the literary and social reform scene of her time, promoting progressive ideas about education, women's roles, and personal freedom. Her work laid foundational ideas for feminism and inspired future generations in the struggle for equality.