'I value fame almost as much as if I had been born a hero'. (Preface
to The Lucky Chance). Aphra Behn (1640-89) achieved both fame and
notoriety in her own time, enjoying considerable success for her plays
and for her short novel Oroonoko, the story of a noble slave who loves
a princess. Acclaimed by Virginia Woolf as the first English woman to
earn her living by the pen, Behn's achievements as a writer are now
acknowledged less equivocally than in the seventeenth century. As well
as Oroonoko, this volume contains five other works of fiction ranging
from comedy and high melodrama to tragedy. The Fair Jilt, Memoirs of
the Court of the King of Bantam, The History of the Nun, The Adventure
of the Black Lady, and The Unfortunate Bride are complemented by a
generous selection of her poetyr, ranging from public political verse
to lyrics and witty conversation poems. This selection demonstrates
Behn's range, as well as her wit, compassion, and interest in the
question of identity and self-representation. ABOUT THE SERIES: For
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range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume
reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most
accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including
expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify
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ISBN
9780191509216
Publisert
2020
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OUP Oxford
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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