Literature Library author
Margaret Cavendish
A concise guide to Margaret Cavendish's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Margaret Cavendish (1623–1673) was a poet and essayist whose body of work spans debate. This writing is associated with Kingdom of England. Major works and useful reading starting points include visit, The Blazing World, and Female Orations. Key themes include women's intellectual authority, science and imagination, and power, gender, and alternative worlds.
Reading pathway
Begin with Female Orations.