Feb. 12, 2025
Margaret Cavendish : Finding Sanity in "A World of Her Own'"
In this episode ofThe Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we exploreMargaret the First, Douglas Grant’s biography of Margaret Cavendish—17th-century philosopher, poet, and scientist. A pioneer in publishing under her own name, Cavendish also battled melancholia, experiencing bashfulness, erratic gestures, and an inability to speak.
Her writing, often seen as chaotic and excessive, challenged genre boundaries and explored the connection between the brain, body, and mental health. Was she a visionary ahead of her time or simply too radical for her era? Join us as we uncover her complex legacy.
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