The Blazing World
Margaret Cavendish was a pioneer of modern science fiction \u2013 except she didn\u2019t intend to write science fiction. In the 17th century, Cavendish was a noblewoman who wanted to be taken seriously as a philosopher. In her poetry and her landmark work, The Blazing World, she imagined parallel universes, microscopic cities, human animal hybrids, zombie armies and flying vehicles. I talk with professors Emily Thomas (Durham University), Lisa Walters (University of Queensland), Lisa Sarasohn (Oregon State University), and Lara Dodds (Mississippi State University) about why Cavendish wrote for future generations that she hoped would understand and appreciate her ideas. Featuring readings by Tanya Rich.\nOur ad partner is Multitude. If you\u2019re interested in advertising on Imaginary Worlds, you can contact them here or email us at sponsors@multitude.productions\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices