The Adventures Of Rivella Or The History Of The Author Of The Atalantis With Secret Memoirs And Characters Of Several Considerable Persons Her Contemporaries

by Delarivier Manley

""The Adventures of Rivella"" is a novel written by Mrs. Manley that tells the story of a woman named Rivella and her life experiences. The book is also known as ""The History of the Author of the Atalantis"" and includes secret memoirs and character sketches of important figures from Rivella's time. The novel is set in the 17th century and is a satirical commentary on the political and social climate of the era. The story follows Rivella as she navigates through various relationships and encounters with powerful individuals, including politicians and royalty. The book is known for its scandalous content and controversial portrayal of historical figures. It is considered an important work of literature from the Restoration period and a significant contribution to the genre of satirical fiction.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.

Genres: Classics, 18th Century, School, Autobiography

60 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1714

About the author

Delarivier "Delia" Manley, English author and playwright.

Reviews

[Lee Foust]

I picked this up second hand as an example of the early English novel. Actually it's a kind of fictionalized autobiography, written via blackmail (in order to replace a never written but threatened biography aimed at character assassination). Apparently the author is more famous for a handful of plays and some satirical gossip novels so scandalous they landed the author, publisher, and printer in jail briefly. Although the main gist of this (a protracted legal battle over a fortune) was rather hard to follow, I love reading English prose from other centuries, just to hear how the music of our native tongue has altered and to glimpse into passed worlds. I do wish I'd read one of Manley's plays or satirical novels, though--I feel like they might have been more aesthetically minded than this interestingly framed self-examination that went none-too-deep by today's standards. Shutout for the pseudonym Lord Crafty. I feel like that should be the name of an indi rock band if it isn't already.

[May Ling]

One day I will have to come to terms with the fact that I just don't like literature about women being open from this period of time. I think you should read this if you're doing work on things like Lady Chatterley's Lover, or Kate Chopin, etc. However, if you are not of that ilk, just skip it.

I did like it better than those other novels as this woman makes a lot of sense to me, even in today's age. It's just the modern woman is so much more so, that it feels like you're watching a martian.

[Maria]

woof.

[Danica Stojanovic-Schaffrath]

...much more fun when you have to write a paper about it :)

[Emily]

One of the most boring and confusing stories I’ve ever read

[Bay]

usually don’t rate books I read for school but this was so confusing actually pmo

[Candy]

Love love love the way Manley sets up this book: It's a "memoir", with a male narrator, painting herself in the best light possible. But good lord, the story! There are pages and pages about a lawsuit that I became completely lost in. Interesting in idea and structure, but I couldn't get into her story.