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The Description of a New World Called the Blazing World

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The Description of a New World Called The Blazing World is a 17th-century work of fiction by Margaret Cavendish, a prominent English aristocrat and writer. The book is an allegorical account of a woman's journey into a new world, known as the Blazing World, which is inhabited by various creatures and beings that do not exist in the real world. The protagonist of the story is a young woman who is kidnapped by a group of sailors and taken to the North Pole, where she discovers a portal to the Blazing World. Once there, she becomes the Empress of the world and sets about organizing its society and learning about its unique features. The book is notable for its exploration of feminist themes and its use of science fiction elements, including advanced technology and fantastical creatures. It is also a commentary on the social and political issues of the time, including the role of women in society and the power dynamics between different groups. Overall, The Description of a New World Called The Blazing World is a fascinating and imaginative work of literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162692487
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 84
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 159 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 9. december 2024

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The Description of a New World Called The Blazing World is a 17th-century work of fiction by Margaret Cavendish, a prominent English aristocrat and writer. The book is an allegorical account of a woman's journey into a new world, known as the Blazing World, which is inhabited by various creatures and beings that do not exist in the real world. The protagonist of the story is a young woman who is kidnapped by a group of sailors and taken to the North Pole, where she discovers a portal to the Blazing World. Once there, she becomes the Empress of the world and sets about organizing its society and learning about its unique features. The book is notable for its exploration of feminist themes and its use of science fiction elements, including advanced technology and fantastical creatures. It is also a commentary on the social and political issues of the time, including the role of women in society and the power dynamics between different groups. Overall, The Description of a New World Called The Blazing World is a fascinating and imaginative work of literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.

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