
17th Century Sci-Fi Writer & 'It Girl': Margaret Cavendish
From Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Published 12/15/2023

From Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Published 12/15/2023
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…