Margaret Cavendish

Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, published a wide variety of works including poems, plays, letters and treatises of natural philosophy, but her significance as a political writer has only recently been recognised. This major contribution to the series of Cambridge Texts includes the first ever modern edition of her Divers Orations on English social and political life, together with a new student-friendly rendition of her imaginary voyage, A New World called the Blazing World. Susan James explains the allusions made in this classic text, and directs readers to the many intellectual debates with which Cavendish engages. Together these two works reveal the character and scope of Margaret Cavendish's political thought. She emerges as a singular and probing writer, who simultaneously upholds a conservative social and political order and destabilises it through her critical and unresolved observations about natural philosophy, scientific institutions, religion, and the relations between men and women.

Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, published a wide variety of works including poems, plays, letters and treatises of natural philosophy, but her significance as a political writer has only recently been recognised. This major contribution to the series of Cambridge Texts includes the first ever modern edition of her Divers Orations on English social and political life, together with a new student-friendly rendition of her imaginary voyage, A New World called the Blazing World. Susan James explains the allusions made in this classic text, and directs readers to the many intellectual debates with which Cavendish engages. Together these two works reveal the character and scope of Margaret Cavendish's political thought. She emerges as a singular and probing writer, who simultaneously upholds a conservative social and political order and destabilises it through her critical and unresolved observations about natural philosophy, scientific institutions, religion, and the relations between men and women.

This anthology of four plays written or performed between 1662 and 1677 offers a unique snapshot of the diverse nature of Restoration drama by women. Restoration Women’s Drama collects four Restoration plays by women: the highly acclaimed Katherine Philips, the successful professional Aphra Behn, the confidently original Margaret Cavendish, and the obscure pioneer Frances Boothby. This anthology includes Behn’s only tragedy as well as the first printed edition of Boothby’s Marcelia, the first play by a woman to be professionally staged in London, demonstrating the range of early modern drama produced by women in this period. An excellent introduction, it is poised to stimulate new discussions of women’s authorship, theatrical knowledge, and literary affinities. Each play has been edited afresh, and each has been modernized and annotated to facilitate reading, teaching, and performance possibilities.

'I had rather die in the adventure of noble achievements, than live in obscure and sluggish security.' One of the most diverse, prolific, and maverick intellectuals of her time, Margaret Cavendish is known for critiquing a wide range of early modern cultural and philosophical beliefs. While she was the first British woman to publish several philosophical treatises, she was also profoundly interested in literature and writing in nearly every available genre; indeed, with her wide-ranging, complex, and often unorthodox ideas, she was a pioneer of what today would be referred to as science fiction. In this edition Lisa Walters brings together well-known and popular works such as The Blazing World, alongside lesser-known poems and prose pieces, like The Ambitious Traitor and The Unnatural Tragedy. The introduction discusses the wide-ranging concepts that appear in the writings, from gender and cross-dressing, to science and the nature of the universe, and provides a fresh insight on Cavendish's proclivity for literary experimentation and innovation.

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Whisked away through a portal of fire and ice, a woman finds herself in a dazzling, otherworldly empire where the impossible becomes reality. In this utopia ruled by reason and curiosity, strange yet brilliant creatures debate philosophy, experiment with science, and push the boundaries of knowledge. Rising to power in this alien court, she dares to reshape an entire world while questioning the nature of authority, gender, and ambition. A mesmerizing blend of adventure, intellect, and imagination, this visionary tale invites readers into a realm where the mind reigns supreme.Centuries ahead of its time, The Blazing World is one of the earliest visonary examples of science fiction, blending fantasy, philosophy, and political theory in a daring exploration of power and knowledge. Written by Margaret Cavendish, a trailblazing woman in a male-dominated literary world, it challenges contemporary ideas on gender, science, and governance. Through its utopian vision and bold protagonist, the book defies societal norms, offering a radical reimagining of female authority and intellectual agency. A masterpiece of imagination and intellect, it remains a landmark in both literature and feminist thought, inspiring generations of readers and scholars alike.

In dreizehn Teile gegliederte Grundlagen der Naturphilosophie; Die zweite Ausgabe, stark ver ndert gegen ber der ersten, die unter dem Namen "Philosophische und physikalische Meinungen" firmierte, wurde urspr nglich vor Jahrzehnten ver ffentlicht und war f r die Leser nicht in gedruckter Form? Wir haben dies ins Deutsche bersetzt, damit es die gegenw rtigen und zuk nftigen Generationen lesen und bewahren k nnen. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit am Herzen. Tauchen Sie ein in unsere kuratierte Sammlung und tauchen Sie ein in die fesselnde Welt der klassischen englischen Literatur, jetzt elegant pr sentiert in modernen deutschen bersetzungen., wurde urspr nglich vor Jahrzehnten ver ffentlicht und war f r die Leser nicht in gedruckter Form? Wir haben dies ins Deutsche bersetzt, damit es die gegenw rtigen und zuk nftigen Generationen lesen und bewahren k nnen. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit am Herzen. Tauchen Sie ein in unsere kuratierte Sammlung und tauchen Sie ein in die fesselnde Welt der klassischen englischen Literatur, jetzt elegant pr sentiert in modernen deutschen bersetzungen.

Verfolgen Sie die Reise der Heldin durch eine Welt voller merkw rdiger Kreaturen und unentdeckter L nder, w hrend sie ihren Platz in einer Gesellschaft sucht, die ihre Intelligenz und ihre F higkeiten untersch tzt. Mit ihrem starken Willen und ihrem unersch tterlichen Glauben an sich selbst stellt sie sich den Herausforderungen, die ihr in den Weg gestellt werden und erkundet die Grenzen von Wissenschaft und Fantasie. Sie entdeckt dabei eine Welt voller Wunder und Geheimnisse, die sie dazu inspiriert, ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand zu nehmen. "Die funkelnde Welt (engl. The Blazing World)" ist ein Meisterwerk fr her feministischer Literatur und ein Muss f r Fans von Science-Fiction und Abenteuergeschichten. Es fordert uns auf, unsere Vorstellungen von der Rolle der Frauen in der Gesellschaft zu hinterfragen und uns auf die unendlichen M glichkeiten zu konzentrieren, die uns zur Verf gung stehen. Lassen Sie sich von diesem seit Jahrhunderten unvergesslichen Buch in eine Welt voller M glichkeiten entf hren.".

I denna bok presenterar poeten Lis Lovén sexton brittiska, kvinn­liga författare från Margaret Cavendish på 1600-talet till Jane Austen, systrarna Brontë, Ann Radcliffe, Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf med mera… Många är främst kända som romanförfattare. De har haft stor betydelse inom brittisk litteratur. För första gången är ett urval av deras lyriska verk samlat i denna antologi med brittiska kvinnliga poeter.

First published in 1666, The Blazing World is thought to be the forefather of both sciencefiction and dystopian fiction."I had rather die in the adventure of noble achievements, than live in obscure and sluggish security."

The Convent of Pleasure (1868) is a closet drama by Margaret Cavendish. Intended for private performance rather than the stage, The Convent of Pleasure is a comedy that critiques the institution of marriage and explores the possibility of lesbian desire in a patriarchal society. Published under the author’s own name—a rare feat for a woman of her time—The Convent of Pleasure is a groundbreaking work of queer utopian literature that continues to inform and inspire artists and critics alike. “Put the case I should Marry the best of Men, if any best there be; yet would a Marry'd life have more crosses and sorrows then pleasure, freedom, or hapiness: nay Marriage to those that are virtuous is a greater restraint then a Monastery.” Tired of the ways of men, Lady Happy encourages her friends to join an experimental cloister devoted to feminine autonomy, friendship, and desire. Despite opposition from angry Monsieurs and the skeptical Madam Mediator, the woman forge a tight-knit group and seem prepared to defy the institution of marriage while pursuing romantic relationships with their fellow women. Before long, a mysterious Princess seeks entry to the convent. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Margaret Cavendish’s The Convent of Pleasure is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers.

The Blazing World is one of the most fascinating, unusual and astonishing pieces of literature in the English language. Written in 1666 by Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle, the story follows a young woman who is transported to a world of animal-people, becomes their empress, and eventually leads an invasion back into her own world, complete with bird-man bombardiers and submarine ships. The tale involves spirit possession, astral projection, the many-worlds theory, and an interdimensional otherworldly queer romance that is centuries ahead of its time. Featuring numerous full-page and spot illustrations, and housed in an elaborately die-cut and embossed slipcase, this is an heirloom edition designed to be a work of art in its own right. With an introduction by Brooke Bolander. 9x12", 138 pages.

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

When a young woman is shipwrecked in the kingdom of the Blazing World, she befriends the natives, a highly intelligent and tolerant group of humanoid animals. With the help of the locals, the woman becomes the Empress of the island, and leads the Blazing World into a society of peace, equality, and understanding. Margaret Cavendish’s The Blazing World explores hot-button topics and themes, bringing a perspective that is still fresh modern-day. With imaginative and gripping prose, Cavendish advocates for philosophy over the material world, becoming a pioneer and strong advocate for peace, animals’ rights, feminism, and equality. Her work is considered innovative not only for the exploration of these topics, but also for the invention of a genre. This edition of The Blazing World is printed in a modern font and redesigned with a striking new cover, bringing Cavendish’s trailblazing literature into the 21st century.