The Learned Lady in England, 1650-1760

"The Learned Lady in England, 1650-1760" by Myra Reynolds is a book that shines a light on the educated women of England between 1650 and 1760. It looks at how these women learned, what they achieved, and how society viewed them, during a time when being a smart woman wasn't always celebrated. The book starts by giving a picture of women's education before 1650, and then goes on to talk about women from the past, like those from ancient times and the Middle Ages, who were also smart and accomplished; it also explores women of the Tudor Era, like Lady Jane Grey, and Lady Pembroke, their achievements in history, and what they had to face in their time.