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A Political Biography of Delarivier Manley

By Rachel Carnell
Series: Eighteenth-Century Political Biographies
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A Political Biography of Delarivier Manley explores the fascinating life of a Tory pamphleteer, playwright, and satirical historian. Renowned among contemporaries like Jonathan Swift and Robert Harley, Manley played a crucial role in Tory propaganda. The biography unearths new details about her personal life, including evidence of three illegitimate children by John Tilly, Governor of Fleet Prison.
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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.

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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.

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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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