Delarivier Manley
1 book
About the Author
Delarivier Manley (c. 1663–1724) was an English writer, playwright, and political satirist whose bold prose engaged with the scandals, personalities, and power struggles of Restoration and early eighteenth-century Britain. Her work combined fictional storytelling with social commentary, often challenging conventions surrounding gender, authority, and public reputation. Manley moved confidently between literary invention and political critique, earning recognition as one of the era’s most provocative authors. Her best-known work, The Adventures of Rivella: or The History of the Author or The New Atalantis, exemplifies her sharp interest in biography, intrigue, and the cultural life of her time.
Common genres
Writing style
satirical
provocative
politically charged
Books by Delarivier Manley
