Delarivier Manley

Explore the remarkable contributions of Delarivier Manley to the literary and theatrical landscape of the late 17th century in this engaging volume. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2006, this hardback edition spans 240 pages and offers a comprehensive look at Manley's work. The book features an epistolary novella, a collection of letters, and a commendatory poem titled 'To the Author of Agnes de Castro'. Additionally, readers will discover her comedic play 'The Lost Lover, or The Jealous Husband' and the tragic work 'The Royal Mischief', along with two commemorative poems. Delarivier Manley's influence as a pioneering woman author in British literature is expertly examined, making this book a valuable resource for enthusiasts of literary criticism and studies of the 16th to 18th centuries. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of her writing and the impact it had on her contemporaries.