The New Atalantis

By Delarivier Manley and Mrs Manley

Book Overview

The New Atalantis is a novel written by Mary de la Riviere Manley, who was a popular author in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book was first published in 1709 and is a work of political satire and social commentary. The story is set in a fictional utopian society called Atalantis, which is ruled by women and is a place of great freedom and equality. The main character, Lady Intelligence, is a strong and intelligent woman who is sent to Atalantis on a diplomatic mission. Through her experiences in this society, she learns about the flaws and injustices of her own society and begins to question the status quo. The book is a critique of the political and social structures of the time and explores themes such as gender roles, power, and corruption. It is considered to be an important work of early feminist literature and has been studied and analyzed by scholars for its historical and cultural significance.Let us go, let us go for ever, said she, sobbing, my Lord Duke, I wish your Eminence all Happiness, wretched Charlot shall never disturb it. Farewel, my dear Countess, I was not born to taste the Sweets of Love and Friendship: Here she hasted out of the Room, and got into the Coach that waited, without taking her Leave in Form, either of the one or the other. They made after her to the Gate; she briskly order'd the Coachman to drive on, and with six good Horses was presently out of sight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162703261
• ISBN13: 9781162703268
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"