A Few Days in Athens
work by Wright
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"A Few Days in Athens" is a novelistic sketch written by Frances Wright in 1822. The work outlines the materialistic philosophy of Epicurus, a concept Wright adhered to throughout her life. Wright was a Scottish-born American social reformer known for her revolutionary views on religion, education, and other societal matters. Her writings and lectures made her both a popular author and a target of criticism.
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