Publisher's Synopsis
""Emperor of the Moon"" is a play written by Aphra Behn, first performed in 1687. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a group of characters who travel to the moon. The play is a satire on the scientific and philosophical beliefs of the time, as well as on the political and social structures of the era.The protagonist of the play is a young man named Prince Volscius, who is in love with Elaria, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, Elaria's father is opposed to the match and forbids their marriage. In an attempt to win her father's approval, Volscius decides to travel to the moon and bring back a diamond that he believes will impress him.On the moon, Volscius encounters the Emperor, who is a tyrant ruling over a society that is obsessed with reason and logic. The Emperor's daughter, Bellemante, falls in love with Volscius, and together they plot to overthrow her father and establish a new order on the moon.The play is notable for its use of satire and its commentary on the political and social issues of the time. It also explores themes of love, reason, and power, and raises questions about the nature of truth and reality. ""Emperor of the Moon"" is considered one of Behn's most important works and a significant contribution to the genre of Restoration comedy.She who by Nature's light and wavering. The Town contains not such a false Impertinent. This Evening I surpris'd her in her Chamber Writing of Verses, and between her Lines, Some Spark had newly pen'd his proper Stuff. Curse of the Jilt, I'll be her Fool no more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
