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whistlestubbs 's review for:
The Blazing World and Other Writings
by Margaret Cavendish
I’ve noticed most of the more negative reviews regard this book as boring... it’s from the 17th century and, especially part 1 of The Blazing World, is more so a series of questions asked to various experts of this new world.
I really enjoyed this and continue to reflect on little details while I fold laundry. My girlfriend also read this and really loved the world building. I found I enjoyed the “The Blazing World” as a sort of door to our own world- reminding me to ask more questions, especially regarding the natural world. (I ended up reading a lot about moths after one of the Empress’s questions about the presence of blood as a requirement for creatures to be considered living organisms).
The Blazing World is the longest of the stories (about 100 pages) but the other stories are still enjoyable.
As an Aside:
“The Contract” was a fun and quick read compared to “The Blazing World.” Though Cavendish obviously came first, “The Contract” reminded me of a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald called “The Camel’s Back”, which I found to be pretty hilarious.
I really enjoyed this and continue to reflect on little details while I fold laundry. My girlfriend also read this and really loved the world building. I found I enjoyed the “The Blazing World” as a sort of door to our own world- reminding me to ask more questions, especially regarding the natural world. (I ended up reading a lot about moths after one of the Empress’s questions about the presence of blood as a requirement for creatures to be considered living organisms).
The Blazing World is the longest of the stories (about 100 pages) but the other stories are still enjoyable.
As an Aside:
“The Contract” was a fun and quick read compared to “The Blazing World.” Though Cavendish obviously came first, “The Contract” reminded me of a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald called “The Camel’s Back”, which I found to be pretty hilarious.