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Oroonoko: or, the Royal Slave is a short work of prose fiction by Aphra Behn (1640-1689), published in 1688 by William Canning and reissued with two other fictions later that year. The eponymous hero is an African prince from Coramantien who is tricked into slavery and sold to British colonists in Surinam where he meets the narrator. Behn's text is a first person account of his life, love, rebellion and execution.

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The Younger Brother Or The Amorous Jilt is a novel written by Aphra Behn, a renowned English playwright and novelist of the 17th century. The book is a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge, set in the backdrop of the Restoration era in England.The story follows the life of Tom Wilding, a young and handsome man who is known for his amorous nature and his constant pursuit of women. Tom's elder brother, Jack, is a responsible and successful businessman who disapproves of Tom's reckless behavior. However, Tom continues to indulge in his amorous adventures, which leads him to cross paths with a woman named Celinda.Celinda is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is engaged to a wealthy man named Belvil. However, she is also secretly in love with Tom, and the two begin a passionate affair. When Belvil discovers their relationship, he breaks off the engagement and seeks revenge on Tom. Meanwhile, Tom's brother Jack also disapproves of his behavior and tries to intervene.As the story progresses, Tom faces a series of challenges and obstacles that test his loyalty, courage, and morality. He must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and heartbreak to win back Celinda's love and restore his reputation.The Younger Brother Or The Amorous Jilt is a captivating and entertaining novel that explores the themes of love, passion, and morality in a vivid and compelling manner. The book is a classic example of the Restoration literature and is considered one of Behn's finest works.Geo. Why do I vainly call for Vengeance down, and have it in my Hand? --By Heav'n, I'll back--Whether? To kill a Woman, a young perjur'd Woman!--Oh, ye false Fair Ones! shou'd we do you Justice, A universal Ruin wou'd ensue; Not One wou'd live to stock the World anew. Who is't among ye All, ye Fair Deceivers, ye Charming Mischiefs to the Noble Race, can swear she's Innocent, without Damnation? No, no, go on--be false--be fickle still: You act but Nature--but my faithless Friend--where I repose the Secrets of my Soul--except this one--Alas! he knew not this: --Why do I blame him then?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

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Mrs. Behn has (quite legitimately) made considerable departures from strict historical fact and the sequence of events for her dramatic purposes. Lambert and Fleetwood are scheming for the supreme power, and both intrigue with Lord Wariston, the chairman of the Committee of Safety, for his good word and influence....the ladies hold a council to correct and enquire into women's wrongs, but on a sudden, news is brought that Lambert's followers have turned against him and that he is imprisoned in the Tower. The city rises against the Parliament and the Rump is dissolved. Loveless and Freeman rescue Lady Lambert and Lady Desbro', whose old husband has fallen down dead with fright. The parliamentarians endeavour to escape, but Wariston, Goggle, and Hewson- a leading member of the Committee- are detected and maltreated by the mob. As they are haled away to prison the people give themselves up to general merry-making and joy.

Aphra Behn was a prolific and well established writer but facts about her remain scant and difficult to confirm. What can safely be said though is that Aphra Behn is now regarded as a key English playwright and a major figure in Restoration theatre. Aphra was born into the rising tensions to the English Civil War. Obviously a time of much division and difficulty as the King and Parliament, and their respective forces, came ever closer to conflict. There are claims she was a spy, that she travelled abroad, possibly as far as Surinam. By 1664 her marriage was over (though by death or separation is not known but presumably the former as it occurred in the year of their marriage) and she now used Mrs Behn as her professional name. Aphra now moved towards pursuing a more sustainable and substantial career and began work for the King's Company and the Duke's Company players as a scribe. Previously her only writing had been poetry but now she would become a playwright. Her first, "The Forc'd Marriage", was staged in 1670, followed by "The Amorous Prince" (1671). After her third play, "The Dutch Lover", Aphra had a three year lull in her writing career. Again it is speculated that she went travelling again, possibly once again as a spy. After this sojourn her writing moves towards comic works, which prove commercially more successful. Her most popular works included "The Rover" and "Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister" (1684-87). With her growing reputation Aphra became friends with many of the most notable writers of the day. This is The Age of Dryden and his literary dominance. From the mid 1680's Aphra's health began to decline. This was exacerbated by her continual state of debt and descent into poverty. Aphra Behn died on April 16th 1689, and is buried in the East Cloister of Westminster Abbey. The inscription on her tombstone reads: "Here lies a Proof that Wit can never be Defence enough against Mortality." She was quoted as stating that she had led a "life dedicated to pleasure and poetry."

The City Heiress is a play written by Aphra Behn, a prominent female playwright of the Restoration era. The play tells the story of a wealthy young woman named Arabella who falls in love with a poor but nobleman named Charles. However, her father, Sir Timothy Treat-all, disapproves of the match and sets out to find a more suitable husband for his daughter.As Arabella navigates the complex social and political landscape of Restoration England, she must also contend with the scheming of her jealous cousin, Lady Lucy, and the advances of Sir Frederick Frolick, a lecherous and manipulative suitor. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true nature of wealth and power.The City Heiress is a witty and engaging play that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of its time. With its complex characters, sharp dialogue, and intricate plot, it remains a classic of Restoration drama and a testament to Behn's skill as a writer.Sir Charles, thanks to Heaven, you may be leud, you have a plentiful Estate, may whore, drink, game, and play the Devil: your Uncle, Sir Anthony Meriwill, intends to give you all his Estate too. But for such Sparks as this, and my Fop in Fashion here, why, with what Face, Conscience, or Religion, can they be leud and vitious, keep their Wenches, Coaches, rich Liveries, and so forth, who live upon Charity, and the Sins of the Nation?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.

""Sir Patient Fancy"" is a play written by the English playwright Aphra Behn, first performed in 1678. The play is a comedy of manners and centers around the character of Sir Patient Fancy, an elderly gentleman who has fallen in love with a young woman named Isabella. Isabella, however, is in love with another man, and Sir Patient's attempts to win her affections are comically thwarted at every turn. The play also features a subplot involving Sir Patient's daughter, who is being courted by a young man of questionable character. Throughout the play, Behn satirizes the societal norms of the time, particularly the idea of arranged marriages and the power dynamics between men and women. ""Sir Patient Fancy"" is considered one of Behn's most successful plays and is still performed today.Sir Pat. How! her whole Family! I am come to keep open House; very fine, her whole Family! she's Plague enough to mortify any good Christian, --tell her, my Lady and I am gon forth; tell her any thing to keep her away.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.

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Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister by Aphra Behn has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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