Publisher's Synopsis
The Description of a New World Called The Blazing World is a work of utopian fiction written by Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle. The book was first published in 1666 and is a unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, and political commentary. The story follows a young woman who is kidnapped by a group of sailors and taken to a new world. This new world is a utopia ruled by a powerful empress who has the ability to control all aspects of the natural world. The empress takes the young woman under her wing and teaches her about the wonders of this new world. The young woman becomes the empress's confidante and helps her to rule the kingdom. The book is filled with fantastical creatures, strange landscapes, and political commentary on the state of the world at the time. It is also one of the earliest examples of science fiction and feminist literature. The Description of a New World Called The Blazing World is a fascinating read for anyone interested in utopian literature, science fiction, or feminist literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
