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Aphra Behn
Born in the first few decades of the seventeenth century, Aphra Behn is one of early literature’s best-known female writers. Behn had the lucky distinction of being able to support...view moreBorn in the first few decades of the seventeenth century, Aphra Behn is one of early literature’s best-known female writers. Behn had the lucky distinction of being able to support herself strictly by her “pen,” something unheard of for women of her time. Throughout her long career, she wrote in various forms—poetry, plays, prose—and is known as a member of the ‘fair triumvirate of wit’ alongside fellow scribes Eliza Haywood and Delarivier Manley. Although little is known about her early life, Behn’s father held a post as lieutenant governor of Surinam, and Behn’s experiences during her stay most likely formed the basis for her most famous work, Oroonoko. Behn was also a popular dramatist in her time, penning critical successes like The Rover and The Feigned Courtesans. Her literary exploits aside, Behn is also known to have acted as a political spy for King Charles II of England during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. Behn died in 1689, and is buried in Westminster Abbey.view less
Books by Aphra Behn
Oroonoko Oronooko: The Royal Slave Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsClassic Plays by Women: From 1600 to 2000 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOroonoko Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Delphi Complete Works of Aphra Behn (Illustrated) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLiving to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOroonoko Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Collected Works of Aphra Behn (Volume 1 of 6) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Widow Ranter: or, The History of Bacon in Virginia Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Audiobooks by Aphra Behn
The Power of Poetry - Poems To Mend A Broken Heart: Beautiful poems that touch the heart for those suffering from heartbreak Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOroonoko or The Royal Slave (Unabridged) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Oroonoko Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Oroonoko Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Poetry of Aphra Behn Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Pain: 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 1: Aphra Behn to Harriet Beecher Stowe Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOroonoko, or The Royal Slave Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Poetry of the 17th Century - Volume 1 Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Love Triangle - Short Stories: Threes a crowd, sometimes with deadly consequences Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings