The description of a new world
About this book
A young lady is abducted by sea and finds herself transported into a new world where the blazing stars make night as bright as day. She marries the world’s Emperor, becoming Empress, and through consultation with many creatures and immaterial spirits she elaborates on contemporary scientific and philosophical topics. The story presents the view that a society with a unified language and religion can be made orderly under the rule of a benevolent monarch. Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle, plays her own part in the story by providing advice and showing the Empress around her own world. The Blazing World was written in 1666, a few years after the restoration of the British monarchy. With its fantastic setting, the book is considered an early forerunner of the science fiction genre.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 4 readers · 100 pages · ≈ 1 h 51 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The description of a new world?
About ≈ 1 h 51 m — 100 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The description of a new world?
100 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The description of a new world?
It sits on the Philosophy, Science Fiction, Fantasy shelves.
Is The description of a new world in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote The description of a new world?
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle (1624–1674).
Where can I read The description of a new world online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library