On the Road with Penguin Classics The Blazing World with Michael Bravo
Feb 9, 2022
In a captivating discussion, Michael Bravo, an expert in circumpolar history, and Emily Dourish, a rare book specialist, explore the imaginative worlds of Margaret Cavendish's 'The Blazing World.' They unravel how Cavendish blended fantasy with 17th-century science and the significance of her work in a male-dominated literary landscape. From the cultural insights gained at the Polar and Whipple Museums to analyzing Cavendish's challenge of gender norms, they highlight her unique legacy and the vitality of imagination in literature.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
The North Pole: Bridging Realms and Narratives
04:51 • 6min
Polar Utopias and Cavendish's Vision
11:09 • 13min
The Singular Legacy of Margaret Cavendish
24:10 • 19min
Exploring Literary Boundaries in 'The Blazing World'
43:21 • 3min
The Duchess of Newcastle and 'The Blazing World'
46:26 • 11min
Exploring the Vitality of Imagination and Multiple Worlds
57:37 • 4min
Exploring the Worlds of Margaret Cavendish and Her Legacy
01:01:17 • 5min