bb8s:history meme | six women; aphra behn (1640-1689) Aphra Behn, a prolific d
bb8s: history meme | six women; aphra behn (1640-1689) Aphra Behn, a prolific dramatist of the English Restoration, was the first professional female writer in England. After the death of her husband, she took up writing as a way to provide for her family. Behn was a key dramatist in seventeenth century theatre, and her prose work is critically acknowledged as important in the development of the English novel. She is perhaps best known to modern audiences for her short novel Oroonoko, the tale of an enslaved African prince. It is notable for its exploration of slavery, race, and gender. {X} -- source link
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