The Blazing World with Michael Bravo
On the Road with Penguin Classics
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The Duchess of Newcastle and 'The Blazing World'
This chapter examines the Duchess of Newcastle's fantastical narrative in 'The Blazing World' and her unique platonic bond with the Empress. It further explores historical texts by female authors, showcasing artifacts from the Rare Books Department at Cambridge, and highlights the transformative power of authorship as expressed through the Duchess's identity and literary contributions.
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