Oroonoko
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Oroonoko by Aphra Behn
When Prince Oroonoko's passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Africa to the colony of Suriname. Oroonoko's noble bearing soon wins the respect of his English captors, but his struggle for freedom brings about his destruction. One of the most influential English novels in history, Aphra Behn's Oroonoko was the first book to express sympathy for African slaves. Renowned for the respect and tenderness Behn gave each of her characters, this is the best-remembered work by the author.
Behn, Aphra: -
Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was one of the first Englishwomen to earn a living from writing. She was a playwright, poet, translator, and fiction writer during the Restoration era. Behn's plays and writing were well-received by the public, but she often found herself in legal trouble or being judged harshly because critics did not like that she was a successful woman. Behn remained a strong advocate for herself, and argued that women should have the same education opportunities as men, paving the way for more women to become writers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781612193243 |
| ISBN 10 | 1612193242 |
| Title | Oroonoko |
| Author | Aphra Behn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Melville House Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-08-12 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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