This thought-provoking study examines the works of Margaret Cavendish, the original woman writer of the Restoration. The Convent of Pleasure and Other Plays contains four of Cavendish’s most dramatic works. They reveal her attitudes toward marriage and her desire for fame. It contains a timeline, biography and bibliography of the Duchess, making this a must for all serious literary fans. | "The Convent of Pleasure" and Other Plays" by Margaret Cavendish, Paperback | Indigo Chapters