Unfortunately, we really didn't get the chance to discuss much about Margaret Cavendish's poetry from the other night's reading, so I decided to continue a bit of it on the blog! I found these to be extremely beautiful. The passion she shows for her writing through her poems is thrilling. In the poems "The Poetess's Hasty Resolution" as well as "The Poetess's Petition" she discusses the struggles she may have had while writing in these days. Yes, she had the financial support, however being a female she may not have had the support of the rest of society. She goes on as if to say that she writes solely for herself, and no matter what, she liked her writings. "Self-love did make my Judgement to rebel."
She speaks of praise in both poems also. Praise can be given to one based upon what others think of them, or one can give themselves praise. I believe Margaret Canvendish wrote for no one but herself. She gave herself the praise she needed to stand up for what she believed in. If one didn't want to read her work, so be it. However, it'll be there for anyone who may want to read it in the future (which we fortunately have.)
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