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Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Slave Trade, the narrative explores the life of Oroonoko, a noble prince who is tragically enslaved and transported to Surinam. Written by Aphra Behn shortly before her death, the work intricately weaves genres like travel narrative and romance while delivering a poignant social critique of colonialism and slavery. Behn's portrayal of Oroonoko's plight highlights themes of honor, dignity, and the brutal realities of the slave experience during the 17th century.
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A Royal Slave as Colonial Criticism in Aphra Behns "Oroonoko", Alexandra Baum
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- A Royal Slave as Colonial Criticism in Aphra Behns "Oroonoko"
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alexandra Baum
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9783656863434
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Slave Trade, the narrative explores the life of Oroonoko, a noble prince who is tragically enslaved and transported to Surinam. Written by Aphra Behn shortly before her death, the work intricately weaves genres like travel narrative and romance while delivering a poignant social critique of colonialism and slavery. Behn's portrayal of Oroonoko's plight highlights themes of honor, dignity, and the brutal realities of the slave experience during the 17th century.