The Short Stories of Aphra Behn - Volume II

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• Aphra Behn

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• 114 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

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Aphra Behn emerged as a significant playwright during the Restoration period, navigating a tumultuous backdrop of the English Civil War. Initially a poet, she transitioned to playwriting with notable works like "The Rover" and "The Amorous Prince." Her career was marked by periods of travel and speculation about her life as a spy. Despite achieving recognition and friendships with prominent writers, she faced financial struggles and declining health in her later years. Behn's legacy endures, encapsulated in her tombstone's inscription reflecting her life's dedication to creativity.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Paperback