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583 Margaret Cavendish (with Francesca Peacock) | My Last Book with Patrick Whitmarsh

The History of Literature

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This chapter delves into the life and works of Margaret Cavendish, a 17th century writer known for her groundbreaking proto-novel The Blazing World. It explores her career, her passion for gender, science, and philosophy, and her controversial and courageous personality.

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