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The Blazing World: Available Copies
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Blazing World by Cavendish, Margaret; Mint Editions (COR)
Paperback
ISBN: 9781513269023
Publisher: Mint Editions (2020)
Seller: GreatBookPrices (Columbia, MD, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $6.00
Shipping: $2.64
TOTAL Cost: $8.64
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The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish
Paperback
ISBN: 9781513269023
Publisher: Mint Editions, US (2021)
Seller: Rarewaves USA (HEBRON, KY, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $8.65
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TOTAL Cost: $8.65
When a young woman is shipwrecked in the kingdom of the Blazing World, she befriends the natives, a highly intelligent and tolerant group of humanoid animals. With the help of the locals, the woman becomes the Empress of the island, and leads the Blazing World into a society of peace, equality, and understanding. Margaret Cavendish's The Blazing World explores hot-button topics and themes, bringing a perspective that is still fresh modern-day. With imaginative and gripping prose, Cavendish advocates for philosophy over the material world, becoming a pioneer and strong advocate for peace, animals' rights, feminism, and equality. Her work is considered innovative not only for the exploration of these topics, but also for the invention of a genre.This edition of The Blazing World is printed in a modern font and redesigned with a striking new cover, bringing Cavendish's trailblazing literature into the 21st century.
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The Blazing World (Mint Editions) by Cavendish, Margaret
Paperback
ISBN: 9781513269023
Publisher: Mint Editions (2020)
Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $4.82
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $8.81
Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.19
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TOTAL Cost: $9.19
It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
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Seller: Zoom Books East (Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $9.22
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TOTAL Cost: $9.22
Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish
Paperback
ISBN: 9781513269023
Publisher: Mint Editions, US (2021)
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA (London, LONDO, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $9.39
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TOTAL Cost: $9.39
When a young woman is shipwrecked in the kingdom of the Blazing World, she befriends the natives, a highly intelligent and tolerant group of humanoid animals. With the help of the locals, the woman becomes the Empress of the island, and leads the Blazing World into a society of peace, equality, and understanding. Margaret Cavendish's The Blazing World explores hot-button topics and themes, bringing a perspective that is still fresh modern-day. With imaginative and gripping prose, Cavendish advocates for philosophy over the material world, becoming a pioneer and strong advocate for peace, animals' rights, feminism, and equality. Her work is considered innovative not only for the exploration of these topics, but also for the invention of a genre.This edition of The Blazing World is printed in a modern font and redesigned with a striking new cover, bringing Cavendish's trailblazing literature into the 21st century.
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Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: As New
Book Price: $3.79
Shipping: $6.61
TOTAL Cost: $10.40
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.
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Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $3.79
Shipping: $6.61
TOTAL Cost: $10.40
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.
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Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $3.79
Shipping: $6.61
TOTAL Cost: $10.40
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $6.89
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $10.88
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The Blazing World and Other Writings by Cavendish, Margaret
Paperback
ISBN: 9780140433722
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group (1994)
Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $11.00
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TOTAL Cost: $11.00
Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $11.00
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TOTAL Cost: $11.00
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Campus Bookstore (Denton, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $7.33
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $11.32
May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed to be included with used books. Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping: 3-5 business days, Standard shipping: 4-14 business days.
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The Blazing World (Mint Editions) by Cavendish, Margaret
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781513220680
Publisher: Mint Editions (2021)
Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $7.46
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $11.45
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Seller: Rarewaves.com USA (London, LONDO, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $11.54
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TOTAL Cost: $11.54
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books'I had rather die in the adventure of noble achievements, than live in obscure and sluggish security'In 1666, Margaret Cavendish had a vision: there was a crack in reality at the North Pole leading to a utopian parallel universe, where gender roles, scientific orthodoxy and political norms had been razed to the ground. She slipped through the portal and returned with the first science fiction novel in English - an explosive account of the Blazing World.
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The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish
Paperback
ISBN: 9780486838038
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., US (2020)
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA (London, LONDO, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $11.61
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TOTAL Cost: $11.61
Written by a 17th-century duchess, this remarkable utopian fantasy represents a forerunner of the science-fiction genre. Its romantic adventures center on the Lady, who is kidnapped, shipwrecked, and transported to the Blazing World, where she marries the emperor and is granted unlimited power. The Lady takes an active interest in science and philosophy, and her benevolent reign outlaws war, religious conflict, and gender discrimination.
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Four Early Modern Utopias: Utopia, New Atlantis, The Isle of Pines, The Blazing World by More, Thomas,Cavendish, Margaret,Neville, Henry,Bacon, Francis
Paperback
ISBN: 9798688240689
Publisher: Independently published (2020)
Seller: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $7.99
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $11.74
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