17th Century Sci-Fi Writer & 'It Girl': Margaret Cavendish
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
12/15/23
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Margaret Cavendish was extraordinary for any time, let alone the 17th century.
She was a trailblazer in fiction, writing and publishing what many believe to be the first science fiction book - her 1666 work 'Blazing World' imagined a planet led by an Empress.
The story also featured a lesbian affair between the Empress and herself, Margaret Cavendish. Truly, fantastic.
She played a provocative and starring role amongst London's elite, and Samuel Pepys was obsessed with meeting her.
How did he describe her? Why was she the talk of the town in 17th century London? Joining Kate today is Francesca Peacock, author of Pure Wit: The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish.
This episode was edited by Teän Stewart-Murray, the producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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