The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of, 1624?-1674

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World" by Newcastle is a fictional work written in the mid-17th century. The story follows a young lady who is abducted by a merchant and ends up in an extraordinary new world where she encounters unique beings and eventually becomes an empress. This narrative intertwines elements of fantasy and philosophical discourse, reflecting the author's imaginative and experimental exploration of existence. The opening of the book describes how a merchant falls deeply in love with a noble lady but feels hopeless about winning her affection due to his lower social status. In a bold move, he abducts her, which leads them on a tumultuous journey across the sea that results in severe trials. As the lady survives a shipwreck and is rescued by anthropomorphic bear-like creatures, the stage is set for her adventures in this vibrant and bizarre world. Here, she faces various challenges but gradually earns the respect of the inhabitants, ultimately taking on a powerful role as their empress, allowing the narrative to blend romance, adventure, and unique philosophical inquiries into governance, society, and the nature of reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marc D'Hooghe

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blazing_World

Reading ease score: 37.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-04-18