The Blazing World and Other Writings

This Penguin Classic audiobook features a captivating performance by Abigail Thaw, alongside an introduction by Kate Lilley. It presents the works of Margaret Cavendish, a remarkable 17th-century figure known for her bold forays into politics, science, and literature. In The Blazing World, a unique blend of Utopian fiction and feminist themes, a woman shipwrecked in a fantastical realm rises to power as Empress, promoting peace and equality. The collection also includes The Contract, a harmonious romance, and Assaulted and Pursued Chastity, which examines a woman's quest for freedom through disguise.