Margaret Cavendish, The Duchess of Newcastle

"There is little difference between man and beast, but what ambition and glory makes. "
Philosophical and Physical Opinions (1655)

This site is dedicated to Margaret Cavendish, The Duchess of Newcastle and her science fiction novel, The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing World.
Within you will find information on Cavendish's life, a summary and analysis of her novel, a list of her other works,
and extra links and sources for your enjoyment!

"Women's Tongues are as sharp as two-edged Swords, and wound as much, when they are anger'd." Poems and Fancies (1653)

"For Pleasure, Delight, Peace and Felicity live in method and temperance."

This website was created for HONOR101, Speculative Visions, Dr. Arthur Evans, Depauw University

Last Update: November 23rd, 2009

Questions or Concerns? Contact: Emily Kay Miller, emilymiller_2013@depauw.edu