The New Atalantis (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161471908)

The New Atalantis is a novel written by Mary de la Riviere Manley, who was an English author and playwright in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book was first published in 1709 and is a satirical work that explores the themes of gender, politics, and society. The story is set on an imaginary island called Atalantis, which is ruled by women. The island is described as a utopian society where women are in charge and men are subservient. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which describes the customs and manners of the people of Atalantis. The second part of the book is a series of letters written by the inhabitants of Atalantis to their counterparts in England. The book is a critique of the society of the time, particularly the treatment of women. The author uses the fictional society of Atalantis to highlight the inequalities and injustices that existed in England at the time. The book also explores the themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for political control. Overall, The New Atalantis is a thought-provoking work that challenges the reader to question their own assumptions and beliefs about gender, politics, and society. It is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a pioneering female writer who was ahead of her time in her views on gender equality and social justice.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.

Author: Mrs Manley
ISBN-10: 1161471901
ISBN-13: 9781161471908
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 152
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d