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First published in 1688, Oroonoko is a politically charged novella by the Restoration playwright and spy Aphra Behn, and is arguably one of the founding texts of the novel form. Purporting to chart the life of an African prince, Oroonoko, who is tricked into slavery, the narrative follows the Prince through his trials of love, loss and rebellion.

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Oroonoko, Aphra Behn

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2021
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English
Authors
Aphra Behn
Released
2021
Pages
128
ISBN10
1913724115
ISBN13
9781913724115
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First published in 1688, Oroonoko is a politically charged novella by the Restoration playwright and spy Aphra Behn, and is arguably one of the founding texts of the novel form. Purporting to chart the life of an African prince, Oroonoko, who is tricked into slavery, the narrative follows the Prince through his trials of love, loss and rebellion.