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A Political Biography of Delarivier Manley
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This biography is ideal for readers interested in political history, Restoration literature, and the role of women in early eighteenth-century politics and propaganda.
A Tory pamphleteer, playwright and satirical historian, Delarivier Manley was regarded by her contemporaries Jonathan Swift and Robert Harley as a key member of the Tory propaganda team. This biography offers details about her life, including evidence about three illegitimate children by John Tilly, Governor of Fleet Prison.
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A Political Biography of Delarivier Manley by Rachel Carnell explores the intriguing life of Delarivier Manley, a prominent figure recognised by her peers, Jonathan Swift and Robert Harley, as a crucial member of the Tory propaganda team. She was known for her work as a Tory pamphleteer, playwright, and satirical historian.
This biography provides fascinating details about Manley's life, offering insights into her personal experiences, including evidence about her three illegitimate children with John Tilly, the Governor of Fleet Prison.
Series: Eighteenth-Century Political Biographies
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Critics praise Rachel Carnell's meticulous research and the biography's contribution to understanding late Restoration and early eighteenth-century political culture. The work presents a thorough portrait of Manley, offering fresh insights into her life and writings, according to Eighteenth-Century Intelligencer and The Scriblerian.
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ISBN: 9781851968572
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 September 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Audience: Tertiary education
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Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 589g
Pages: 320
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