
Margaret Cavendish
17th-century writer who challenged convention with her proto-feminist writing and audacious behavior
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Jan 15, 2024 • 56min
583 Margaret Cavendish (with Francesca Peacock) | My Last Book with Patrick Whitmarsh
Philosopher, poet, playwright, science fiction writer, scientist, and celebrity Margaret Cavendish (1623-1673) was a public and publishing sensation. In this episode, Jacke talks to biographer Francesca Peacock about her new book, Pure Wit: The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish. PLUS Patrick Whitmarsh (Writing Our Extinction: Anthropocene Fiction and Vertical Science) selects his choice for the last book he will ever read.Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023 • 42min
17th Century Sci-Fi Writer & 'It Girl': Margaret Cavendish
Margaret Cavendish, 17th-century trailblazer in fiction and author of the first science fiction book, discussed by Francesca Peacock. Topics include her scandalous lesbian affair, Samuel Pepys' obsession with her, and her role in London's elite.

Sep 4, 2023 • 37min
Margaret Cavendish: scandalous 17th-century writer
Explore the life of Margaret Cavendish, a scandalous 17th-century writer who challenged convention with her audacious behavior and proto-feminist writing. This podcast dives into her experiences during the English Civil War, her bold publishing endeavor, and her exploration of radical subjects in her plays. Discover the dual-sided nature of this influential figure and her groundbreaking work 'The Blazing World', a utopian proto-feminist track.