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100 1 _aBehn, Aphra,
_d1640-1689
245 1 4 _aThe Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-05
505 0 _aThe rover; or, The banish'd cavaliers -- The Dutch lover -- The Round-heads; or, The good old cause.
508 _aLouise Hope, Jonathan Ingram and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I" by Aphra Behn is a significant collection of plays written in the late 17th century. This volume features notable works such as "The Rover" (Parts I and II), "The Dutch Lover," and "The Roundheads," which explore themes of love, power, and societal norms during the Restoration period. Behn's portrayal of complex characters in vibrant and often humorous scenarios draws readers into the world of 17th-century England with its intriguing social dynamics. The opening of this collected edition sets the stage for an exploration of Behn's life and works, acknowledging the challenges faced in editing her material due to the lack of accurate biographical information about her. The preface highlights the importance of thorough research to separate fact from fiction regarding Behn's life, ultimately emphasizing her significance as the first English woman to support herself through writing. The introduction further alludes to her unique experiences and influences, including her time in Surinam and her subsequent return to England, laying the groundwork for an understanding of her dramatic voice and the vibrant characters that populate her plays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama -- 17th century
700 1 _aSummers, Montague,
_d1880-1948
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21339
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