Book cover for Plays Written by the Late Ingenious Mrs. Behn: In Four Volumes. ...; Volume 3 by Aphra Behn

Plays Written by the Late Ingenious Mrs. Behn

In Four Volumes. ...; Volume 3

2010 Released
356 Pages
5-7 Hours
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Nabu PressISBN 9781148223438

This is Volume 3 of a multi-volume collection of plays by Aphra Behn, a significant figure in English Restoration theatre. Known for her wit and innovative style, Behn was one of the first women to earn a living as a playwright. This collection showcases her dramatic range and provides valuable insight into the social and cultural landscape of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The plays within this volume represent a key contribution to the history of English drama and offer enduring appeal for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Discover the brilliance of a pioneering female voice in English literature with "Plays Written by the Late Ingenious Mrs. Behn."

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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 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.

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