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

The History of Literature

CHAPTER

Margaret Cavendish's Challenges and Motivations

This chapter discusses the challenges faced by a female writer in the early modern period, focusing on Margaret Cavendish. It explores the obstacles she encountered when publishing her work under her own name, including criticism based on her gender and difficulty in finding publishers. The chapter also delves into her motivations as an author, discussing her desire for fame and recognition beyond her social circle.

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