The Poetry of Aphra Behn - Volume II

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Aphra Behn emerged as a significant playwright during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, navigating both personal and professional challenges. After a brief marriage, she adopted her professional name and transitioned from poetry to playwriting, producing notable works like "The Rover." Despite achieving acclaim and forming connections with prominent writers, her later years were marked by declining health and financial struggles. Behn's legacy endures as a pioneering female voice in Restoration theatre, culminating in her burial at Westminster Abbey with a poignant epitaph.