Secret memoirs and manners of several persons of quality, of both sexes, from the New Atlantis, an island in the Mediterranean

Book • 1709
Delarivier Manley's "Secret Memoirs and Manners of Several Persons of Quality, of Both Sexes, from the New Atlantis, an Island in the Mediterranean," often referred to as "The New Atlantis," is a 1709 Tory political satire and scandal chronicle.

It uses thinly veiled pseudonyms to expose the private vices of Whig party ministers.

The narrative unfolds through the observations of three female narrators—Astraea, Virtue, and Lady Intelligence—who witness and report on the corruption and scandals of New Atlantis's elite.

The book's innovative use of female narrators and its sharp wit made it a sensation, but also led to Manley's arrest.

Its enduring significance lies in its bold critique of power and its exploration of female perspectives in a male-dominated world.

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