The Blazing World and Other Writings by Margaret Cavendish

The Blazing World and Other Writings

Margaret Cavendish with Kate Lilley

272 pages first pub 1666 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Flamboyant, theatrical and ambitious, Margaret Cavendish was one of the seventeenth century's most striking figures: a woman who ventured into the male spheres of politics, science, philosophy and literature. The Blazing World is a highly original...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 55%
reflective 55%
informative 44%
inspiring 44%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 22%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

slow 77%
fast 11%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.17

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