The Blazing World

The Blazing World

Margaret Cavendish

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Lushena Books
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9798897183883
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Published in 1666, The Blazing World is a pioneering work of science fiction and fantasy. It follows a young woman who is transported to a parallel world through the North Pole, where she becomes empress of a strange, utopian realm inhabited by animal-human hybrids. In this new world, she explores philosophy, science, and politics, ultimately using her power to bring peace and order. The book blends adventure, satire, and utopian ideas, reflecting Cavendish’s views on gender, knowledge, and power.

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