A Princely Brave Woman: Essays on Margaret Cavendish Duchess of Newcastle

The 15 essays of this volume examine works and themes by the 17th-century Cavendish, with sections on her prose, drama, poetry, and natural philosophy. Among the topics are the theme of Penelope, Hobbesian allegories, her relationship with Henry More, a comparison with Hobbes, her treatment of private space, the themes of marriage and family, and the nature of autobiography. The contributors teach English mainly in the UK; two are in the US and Australia. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)