Manley, Mrs. (Mary de la Rivière), 1663-1724.
English novelist and playwright. During her active and turbulent literary career Manley wrote over 20 novels and plays, and succeeded Swift as editor of The Examiner. Along with Aphra Behn, Manley was one of the first professional women writers in England.
From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Thomas Hopkins, Secretary to Lord Sunderland, the Principal Secretary of State, "Wednesday", [1709 Nov. 2]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270871398
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| creatorOf | Manley, Mrs. (Mary de la Rivière), 1663-1724. Autograph letter signed : [London], to Thomas Hopkins, Secretary to Lord Sunderland, the Principal Secretary of State, "Wednesday", [1709 Nov. 2]. | Pierpont Morgan Library. | |
| referencedIn | Jones, Madeline Hopson. Shakespeare's sisters : the first professional women playwrights / by Madeline Hopson Jones. | University of Houston, Clear Lake, Alfred R. Neumann Library | |
| referencedIn | Calder, John, 1733-1815. [Notebook], [ca. 1786]. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library |
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Birth 1663
Death 1724
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