Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (née Lucas; 1623 16 December 1673) was a prolific English philosopher, poet, scientist, fiction writer and playwright. In her lifetime she produced more than 12 original literary works, many of which became well known due to her high social status. This high social status allowed Margaret to meet and converse with some of the most important and influential minds of her time.
En 1656, Margaret Cavendish, alors réfugiée à Anvers avec son époux, conclut sa cinquième œuvre, le recueil Natures Pictures, par un aperçu de sa vie et de son tempérament à l’intention des générations futures.
Aujourd’hui salué comme la première autobiographie séculière féminine...
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