The Blazing World

by Margaret Cavendish

Overview

First published in 1666, The Blazing World is thought to be the forefather of both sciencefiction and dystopian fiction.

"I had rather die in the adventure of noble achievements, than live in obscure and sluggish security."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839193507
Publisher:	Vulpine Press
Publication date:	06/29/2022
Series:	Vulpine Classics , #2
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle (1623–73) was born Margaret Lucas and was the youngest sister of prominent royalists Sir John Lucas and Sir Charles Lucas. She was a scientist, poet, philosopher, essayist, and novelist who wrote under her own name, and she is recognized as a groundbreaking writer.