{"product_id":"the-convent-of-pleasure-paperback","title":"The Convent of Pleasure - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Cavendish\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Convent of Pleasure\u003c\/i\u003e (1868) is a closet drama by Margaret Cavendish. Intended for private performance rather than the stage, \u003ci\u003eThe Convent of Pleasure\u003c\/i\u003e is a comedy that critiques the institution of marriage and explores the possibility of lesbian desire in a patriarchal society. Published under the author's own name--a rare feat for a woman of her time--\u003ci\u003eThe Convent of Pleasure\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking work of queer utopian literature that continues to inform and inspire artists and critics alike. \"Put the case I should Marry the best of Men, if any best there be; yet would a Marry'd life have more crosses and sorrows then pleasure, freedom, or hapiness: nay Marriage to those that are virtuous is a greater restraint then a Monastery.\" Tired of the ways of men, Lady Happy encourages her friends to join an experimental cloister devoted to feminine autonomy, friendship, and desire. Despite opposition from angry Monsieurs and the skeptical Madam Mediator, the woman forge a tight-knit group and seem prepared to defy the institution of marriage while pursuing romantic relationships with their fellow women. Before long, a mysterious Princess seeks entry to the convent. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Margaret Cavendish's \u003ci\u003eThe Convent of Pleasure\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTired of living in the world of men, a group of unmarried women creates a cloister devoted to pleasure, individuality, and femininity. Lady Happy, their leader, soon faces outside pressure from men and uninitiated women alike, who see her opposition to marriage as a threat to the status quo. \u003ci\u003eThe Convent of Pleasure\u003c\/i\u003e is a closet drama by Margaret Cavendish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 12, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763196690720,"sku":"9781513223056","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/81ebc5f280a4a3dda3d836708232af4f.webp?v=1780229367","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-convent-of-pleasure-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}