Margaret Cavendish

Assaulted And Pursued Chastity

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Produktbeschreibung

She answered, that if his Senses or his Person did betray her to his Lust, she wished them all annihilated, or at least buried in Dust: but I hope, said she, by your noble and civil usage, you will give me cause to pray for you, and not to wish you Evil; for why should you rob me of that which Nature freely gave? and it is an Injustice to take the Goods from the right Owners without their consents; and an Injustice is an Act that all Noble Minds hate; and all Noble Minds usually dwell in Honourable Persons, such as you seem to be; and none but base or cruel Tyrants will lay unreasonable Commands, or require wicked Demands to the powerlesse, or vertuous.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 70
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 345g
• ISBN-13: 9781161422450
• ISBN-10: 1161422455
• Artikelnr.: 31034879

Autorenporträt

Born in 1623, Margaret Cavendish was an English aristocrat who became a pioneering writer and philosopher during the 17th century. As the youngest of eight children in the Lucas family, she served as a maid of honour to Queen Henrietta Maria, accompanying her into exile in France during the English Civil War. In 1645, she married William Cavendish, the Marquess (and later Duke) of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, which provided her with the platform to pursue her intellectual interests.Cavendish was a prolific author, publishing over a dozen works that spanned poetry, plays, and scientific treatises-a remarkable feat at a time when female authors were rare. Her writings delved into topics such as natural philosophy, gender roles, and societal structures, often challenging the prevailing norms of her era. Notably, her 1666 work, The Blazing World, is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction, showcasing her imaginative and forward-thinking approach.Despite facing criticism and being labeled eccentric by her contemporaries, Cavendish remained steadfast in her intellectual pursuits. She was the first woman to attend a meeting of the Royal Society, reflecting her determination to engage with the scientific community. Her legacy endures as a trailblazer for women in literature and science, highlighting the importance of challenging societal constraints to pursue one's passions.