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The Blazing World
Books On Demand - EAN : 9782322535217
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EAN : 9782322535217
Paru le : 21 sept. 2025
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- EAN13 : 9782322535217
- Réf. éditeur : 418396
- Editeur : Books On Demand
- Date Parution : 21 sept. 2025
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 144
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:10 mm
- Poids : 219gr
- Résumé : « The Blazing World » by Margaret Cavendish is a pioneering work of early modern literature, widely regarded as one of the first examples of science fiction and feminist utopian fiction. Originally published in 1666 as an appendix to her philosophical treatise, the novel recounts the extraordinary journey of a young woman abducted by a lovelorn merchant and carried through the North Pole to a parallel world inhabited by fantastical creatures and advanced civilizations. In this new realm, the protagonist is crowned Empress by the hybrid inhabitants and embarks on an intellectual and political adventure, establishing a society that values wisdom, creativity, and equality. Cavendish uses the narrative to explore themes of power, gender, and knowledge, challenging the traditional roles and expectations imposed on women in her time. The Empress consults with philosophers, scientists, and poets, and even creates her own worlds within worlds, reflecting Cavendishs fascination with experimental philosophy and the limits of human understanding. The Blazing World stands out for its imaginative scope, blending adventure, speculative fiction, and philosophical inquiry. It is celebrated for its bold vision of intellectual freedom and its critique of patriarchal structures, making it a landmark in feminist literature and proto-science fiction. Readers interested in early modern fiction, utopian narratives, and the history of women writers will find this novel both thought-provoking and entertaining.
- Biographie : Margaret Cavendish (1623.1673), Duchess of Newcastle, was a groundbreaking English writer, philosopher, and scientist whose works challenged the intellectual conventions of her time. Born into a royalist family, Cavendish overcame the limitations placed on women in the early modern period to become one of the most prolific and original authors of the seventeenth century. Cavendish wrote extensively on natural philosophy, poetry, drama, and fiction, earning a reputation as a visionary thinker and a bold advocate for womens intellectual freedom. Her most famous work, « The Blazing World, » is celebrated as a landmark in science fiction and feminist literature, combining imaginative storytelling with philosophical inquiry. Cavendish used her writing to critique the gender biases of her society and to explore the possibilities of utopian worlds and speculative fiction. Despite facing skepticism and ridicule from her contemporaries, Cavendish published under her own name and engaged in public debates about science and philosophy. Her legacy endures as a pioneer of early modern literature and a symbol of womens determination to claim a voice in intellectual and creative spheres.
