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The second English translation of La Rochefoucauld's maxims was made by Mrs Aphra Behn, a woman who is now admired as England's first professional female author. This facing-page bilingual edition offers an accurate translation of the text, an introduction and extensive annotations of the maxims. ... Read more

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The Works of Aphra Behn - Volume IV is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Aphra Behn is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of Aphra Behn then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more

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Aphra Behn was England's first professional woman writer, but her status as a major author has only recently become clear.Between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries Behn was denigrated for her "unwomanly" subject matter and intellectual immodesty. In the twentieth century she has been increasingly viewed as a leading dramatist of the Restoration and a founder of the English novel.This collection forms an important resource for those studying seventeenth century English literature and drama, and for those interested in the development of women's writing. ... Read more

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Ever since Virginia Woolf proclaimed that all women writers should place flowers on her grave, Aphra Behn has slowly become recognized as the first Englishwoman to earn her living by writing. In this first book-length critical work on Aphra Behn, a range of contributors explore the ways in which Behn is now entering the canon of English literature and examine the significance of her writing in the contexts of both seventeenth-century English literature and contemporary debates in critical feminist theory.

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CONSIDERATIONS
Subject in excellent condition, well maintained, clean and nice, almost like new. The book "Aphra Behn's Oroonoko: In a New Adaptation by Biyi Bandele - Thomas" doesn't present the typical symptoms of second, but the characteristics of a book in a state of perfect condition.

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Need to already have her poems
Aphra Behn was a female poet who is barely remembered today. A contemporary of Shakespeare and Marlowe. Reasonably well known in her time. Which was quite an achievement in the 1600s.

Stapleton tries to bring Behn's works back from the shades, to greater appreciation by us. He presents detailed critical analysis of the works, and compares them favourably to others by her male contemporaries. He assumes that you are already mostly familiar with her poems, and that you have access to them. The book is an analysis, not an anthology. ... Read more

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The Lucky Chance
The Lucky Chance is a Restoration comedy which has been underperformed for over 250 years. Its author, Aphra Behn (1640-1689), the first professional woman playwright, was a prolific writer who enjoyed great acclaim in her own lifetime, but whose work has been neglected since the eighteenth century. The Lucky Chance is a hugely comic play which deals in clandestine affairs, infidelities, love and marriage.
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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The eighteenth-century fascination with Greek and Roman antiquity followed the systematic excavation of the ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum in southern Italy; and after 1750 a neoclassical style dominated all artistic fields. The titles here trace developments in mostly English-language works on painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater, and other disciplines. Instructional works on musical instruments, catalogs of art objects, comic operas, and more are also included.
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London : printed for John Darby, Arthur Bettesworth, and Francis Clay, in trust for Richard, James, and Bethel Wellington, 1729. 96p. ; 12° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses.
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Anonymous. By Aphra Behn.Letters purporting to have passed between Forde Grey, Earl of Tankerville, and his sister-in-law, Lady Henrietta Berkeley.

London : printed by T. Read, in Dogwell-Court, White-Fryars, Fleet-street, MDCCXXXV. [1735]. 283 p. ; 2° ... Read more

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And turning to the men that had bound him, he said, "My friends, am I to die, or to be whipped?" And they cried, "Whipped! no, you shall not escape so well." And then he replied, smiling, "A blessing on thee"; and assured them they need not tie him, for he would stand fixed like a rock, and endure death so as should encourage them to die; "But, if you whip me," said he, "be sure you tie me fast." ... Read more

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Oroonoko the Romantic Hero
As the first novel written in the English language, Oroonoko holds a special place in our heritage of literature.That it was written by a woman is an even greater accomplishment.The story follows the stream of consciousness of its author, and often skips around in time.There was no editor for this hand written novel, and to a modern audience that can be confusing.Oroonoko is not a tidy book, but it is an amazing book.
Oroonoko is a true romance.The slave-prince, Oroonoko, is a hero, and his main quest is to find the love of his life, Imoinda.After many adventures on his own continent, Oroonoko is swept away to the Caribbean where he is miraculously reunited with Imoinda.From there he continues his nearly unstoppable heroism: he fights immortal tigers, leads an army of slaves against the slavery he sent them into, and faces everything that comes his way with unwavering bravery.The romantic notions of the young narrator further elevate Oroonoko into the status of a man above men; a form of renaissance superhero.
While many claim that the book is distinctly anti-slavery, the true feelings of the narrator and the times are difficult to unravel.They are certainly against the enslavement of this "young Mars" and his "beautiful black Venus" (Behn) but as for the rest of the slaves... Well, you be the judge.

A surprising anti-slavery novel from the 17th century
Young Oroonoko, a Prince of Surinam, falls in love with a beautiful young maid named Imoinda.but unbeknownst to Oroonoko, his grandfather the King also has designs on the young maid.While the Prince is away, the King sends his vail to Imoinda, a sign that he wants to bed her.She reluctantly goes and staves off all his advances, professing her love for Oroonoko.

Upon his return, Oroonoko learns what happened to his love and finds her at the King's seraglio.they share a night together, but when the King finds out, he sells Imoinda as a slave, telling Oronooko that she died.

Despondent, Oroonoko is tricked by a British captain and becomes a slave.Taken to a new land, he accidently discovers his true love Imoinda and determines to escape the bonds of slavery no matter what it takes.

This story deals with true love and is probably one of the first novels to deal with the issue of slavery -- even though it wasn't a hotbed issue during the 1680's.The characters are very well-defined, either incredibly good or monstrous, even though they sometimes act more over-the-top or overly dramatic than normal.Oroonoko himself is even based upon a real prince that Behn had met from Surinam.It does take a bit to get used to the lingo and word usage of the 17th century, but I found myself seriously enjoying the story.

A surprisingly thoughtful look at slavery
This book is two great stories in one.It'd make a great movie.

Oroonoko is an African prince, in love with the beautiful Imoinda.When his elderly, impotent and slovenly uncle the king takes her into hisharem, we get a nice Romeo and Juliet scenario that ends with Oroonokothinking his lover is dead.

Later, the mighty prince is tricked by a seacaptain and taken into bondage.He is sold into slavery in South America,where even his owners recognize his majesty.There he discovers his lostlove, and something about the nature of bondage.

An compelling look atthe nature of bondage, slavery, the human condition, European customs, loveand passion, and honor.Especially intriguin because it was written in the17th century, when slavery wasn't even a disputed practice.

The authoris of note as well; Aphra Behn was the first woman to make a living as awriter.And she knows that her perspective is unique, and uses it to addto the story.How does the narrator really feel about this handsomeAfrican prince?

Pick it up.It's worthwhile.

The Winner
Man, all I have to say is Fredrick Douglas wins.Oroonoko is a conceited noble.He is oblivious to all that is really around him.He only sees what he wants to see.What a cause to die for. Let me tell ya.

Oronooko & the Power of Education
At first glance you would believe this book to be one about racism. However, if you look deeper you will find many lessons entwined among the pages.I found this story to depict the value of education and that"book smart" is only half of the learning process.One must alsoobtain "street smarts."Oronooko relied on tutors ending inslavery and death.Frederick Douglass, on the other hand, was a slave witha commitment to learn to free himself.The only one to teach him was hisdesire to learn.And guess who wins.Read it and see what you learn! ... Read more

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The most complete collection of the work of Aphra Behn (1640-89) available, this volume contains Oroonoko and five other works of fiction ranging from comedy and high melodrama to tragedy. The works included--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 poetry from public political verse to lyrics and witty conversation poems. ... Read more

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Juicy Eurocentrism
Ideal for the author - is - dead scholarship.Whatever the ideological positon of the Royalist Restoration woman writer, one can critique the Eurocentrism of the narrator or applaud the subversive terrain of the novelas it depicts the slave rebellion.One may react with contempt at thenarration of a sordid tale of slave contained or praise the novelist forhaving the foresight to hint at the importance of the colonial enterpriseto the themother country at a time when few other cannonized writers weredoing that. ... Read more

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This edition of the paly provides texts,notes and critical material for the A-level and university student ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more