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100 1 _aBehn, Aphra,
_d1640-1689
245 1 4 _aThe Works of Aphra Behn, Volume V
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-30
505 0 _aThe adventures of the black lady -- The court of the King of Bantam -- The unfortunate happy lady -- The fair jilt -- Oroonoko; or, The royal slave -- Agnes de Castro -- The history of the nun; or, The fair vow-breaker -- The nun; or, The perjur'd beauty -- The lucky mistake -- The unfortunate bride; or, The blind lady a beauty -- The dumb virgin; or, The force of imagination -- The wandering beauty -- The unhappy mistake; or, The impious vow punish'd.
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, Wendy Bertsch and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume V" by Aphra Behn is a collection of literary works written in the late 17th century. This volume features a mix of narratives, including stories of romance, adventure, and social commentary, showcasing Behn's unique voice and skill in drama and prose. Notable titles included within this compendium are "The Black Lady," "Oroonoko," and "Agnes de Castro," each reflecting the complexity of human relationships and the societal norms of her time. The opening of the volume begins with "The Adventure of the Black Lady," introducing the character of Bellamora, who arrives in London seeking her cousin, Madam Brightly. Struggling to find her cousin and losing her belongings in the process, Bellamora encounters a kind but discreet old lady who offers her shelter. As she confides in this lady about her turbulent past, including an unwanted pregnancy and her attempts to escape her uncle's oppressive control, we see glimpses of her innocence mixed with the harsh realities of love and betrayal. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of women’s roles and challenges in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish fiction -- Early modern, 1500-1700
700 1 _aSummers, Montague,
_d1880-1948
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29854
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