Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne books in order
English aristocrat, prolific writer, and scientist
- Lived
- 1623–1673
- Country
- England
- Books
- 3
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne published 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 play, beginning with The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World (1666).
Updated September 2026
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The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Non-fiction in order
The Philosophical and Physical Opinions (1655)
Plays in order
The Convent of Pleasure (1956)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Blazing World (2021)Film · from The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World
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About Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne was an English natural philosopher, poet, fiction writer, and playwright. She was a prolific writer, publishing over a dozen original texts under her name at a time when women were largely excluded from publishing.
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Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne FAQ
- How many books has Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne written?
- Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne published 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World.
- What is Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's last book?
- The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World (1666).
- What is Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's most famous book?
- The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World (1666) is Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's most widely read book.
- Which Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World (as The Blazing World, film, 2021).
- Can I read Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.