The Incomparable Aphra: A Study Of Mrs. Aphra Behn
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A landmark work of literary biography, The Incomparable Aphra chronicles the remarkable life and career of Aphra Behn, the seventeenth-century English playwright, poet, and novelist who stands as one of the first professional female writers in the English language. George Woodcock presents a richly researched study that uncovers Behn's extraordinary world — from her mysterious years in Surinam and her daring work as a spy for King Charles II, to her prolific output on the Restoration stage. Written with scholarly authority and genuine admiration, the biography argues convincingly for Behn's pivotal place in English literary history at a time when her reputation had been long overshadowed. Woodcock illustrates how Behn broke social and literary conventions with wit, intelligence, and fierce independence, producing works such as Oroonoko and The Rover that continue to resonate centuries later.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Very good. Page Condition: Yellowed — interior pages show age tanning. Markings: No visible markings noted. Binding: Binding appears intact and firm. Labels/Stickers: None visible.
A landmark work of literary biography, The Incomparable Aphra chronicles the remarkable life and career of Aphra Behn, the seventeenth-century English playwright, poet, and novelist who stands as one of the first professional female writers in the English language. George Woodcock presents a richly researched study that uncovers Behn's extraordinary world — from her mysterious years in Surinam and her daring work as a spy for King Charles II, to her prolific output on the Restoration stage. Written with scholarly authority and genuine admiration, the biography argues convincingly for Behn's pivotal place in English literary history at a time when her reputation had been long overshadowed. Woodcock illustrates how Behn broke social and literary conventions with wit, intelligence, and fierce independence, producing works such as Oroonoko and The Rover that continue to resonate centuries later.
