Publisher's Synopsis
The Novels of Mrs. Aphra Behn is a book that was published in 1905 and written by Aphra Behn, a prominent English playwright, poet, and novelist. The book is a collection of some of her most popular novels, including Oroonoko, The Fair Jilt, and Agnes de Castro.The novels contained in the book are all set in different time periods and locations, but they all share common themes of love, betrayal, and social class. Oroonoko, for example, is set in colonial South America and tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a slave girl. The Fair Jilt is set in 17th century London and follows the story of a young woman who uses her beauty and charm to manipulate men.Aphra Behn was known for her strong female characters and her ability to challenge traditional gender roles in her writing. Her novels often featured women who were independent and self-reliant, which was unusual for the time period in which she wrote.Overall, The Novels of Mrs. Aphra Behn is a collection of engaging and thought-provoking stories that provide a glimpse into the life and times of one of the most influential female writers of the 17th century.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.
