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The Plays, Histories And Novels Of ... Mrs. Aphra Behn. With Life And Memoirs

The Plays, Histories And Novels Of ... Mrs. Aphra Behn. With Life And Memoirs

Aphra Behn

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781276712354
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Discover the groundbreaking works of Aphra Behn, one of the first English women to earn her living as a writer. This comprehensive collection brings together Behn’s celebrated plays, insightful histories, and pioneering novels, offering a rich tapestry of 17th-century English life and thought. Explore her most famous plays, including 'The Rover' and 'The Lucky Chance,' known for their wit, social commentary, and complex female characters. Delve into her historical writings, offering unique perspectives on the events and figures of her time. Finally, experience Behn’s innovative novels, such as 'Oroonoko,' a powerful exploration of slavery and colonialism that remains strikingly relevant today. This edition also includes a detailed biography, providing context to Behn’s remarkable life and career. A must-have for students and enthusiasts of English literature, theater history, and women’s writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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