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The story follows Oroonoko, an African prince from Coramantien, who is deceived and sold into slavery by European colonists in Surinam. Through a first-person narrative, the text explores themes of love, rebellion, and the harsh realities of colonialism as Oroonoko navigates his tragic fate. The work, a blend of prose and play, highlights the struggles of its heroic protagonist against the backdrop of 17th-century slavery and imperialism.
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Oroonoko, Aphra Behn
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Oroonoko
- Subtitle
- or, the Royal Slave
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aphra Behn
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 66
- ISBN13
- 9781034457954
- Series
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- The story follows Oroonoko, an African prince from Coramantien, who is deceived and sold into slavery by European colonists in Surinam. Through a first-person narrative, the text explores themes of love, rebellion, and the harsh realities of colonialism as Oroonoko navigates his tragic fate. The work, a blend of prose and play, highlights the struggles of its heroic protagonist against the backdrop of 17th-century slavery and imperialism.