Aphra Behn's 'Oroonoko: The Royal Slave' is a poignant literary work that explores themes of race, slavery, honor, and love in the context of 17th century colonialism. Behn's distinctive writing style, characterized by rich descriptions and emotional depth, immerses the reader in the tragic tale of the African prince Oroonoko's betrayal and enslavement. The book is considered one of the earliest novels to address issues of slavery and remains a significant contribution to English literature. Behn's nuanced portrayal of Oroonoko and his struggle for freedom elevates the novel to a powerful commentary on the human experience. Readers will appreciate Behn's thought-provoking narrative that challenges societal norms and sheds light on the complexities of the human condition.
Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels
Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Lydia Maria Child, James Weldon Johnson, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Wells Brown, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Albion Winegar Tourgée, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Harriet E. Wilson, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Charles W. Chesnutt, Sarah H. Bradford, Sutton E. Griggs, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain
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Oronooko : The Royal Slave
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Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister
Aphra Behn
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Oroonoko: or, the Royal Slave (Unabridged)
Aphra Behn
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The Unchained: Powerful Life Stories of Former Slaves
Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Work Projects Administration, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain
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Oroonoko : The Royal Slave
Aphra Behn
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The Memories of Slavery - Complete Collection : Thousands of Recorded Interviews, Memoirs & Narratives
Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Work Projects Administration, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain
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Essential Novelists - Aphra Behn : pioneer among women writers
Aphra Behn, August Nemo
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Delphi Complete Works of Aphra Behn (Illustrated)
Aphra Behn
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Oroonoko
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The Novels of Mrs Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn
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Classic Plays by Women
Hrotswitha, Elizabeth Cary, Aphra Behn, Susanna Centlivre, Joanna Baillie, Githa Sowerby, Enid Bagnold, Caryl Churchill, Marie Jones
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