Oroonoko: The Royal Slave (Unabridged)

This ebook, "Oroonoko: or, the Royal Slave (Unabridged)", has been carefully crafted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Written by Aphra Behn (1640–1689) and published in 1688, this short novel tells the story of a enslaved African man in Surinam during the 1660s, drawing from the author's own experiences in the new South American colony. Considered one of the earliest English novels, interest in Oroonoko has grown since the 1970s, with critics recognizing Behn as a pioneer for British women writers and highlighting the novel's importance in the history of the genre.

Aphra Behn, baptised on 14 December 1640 and passing away on 16 April 1689, was a productive dramatist during the English Restoration period, becoming the first professional female literary writer in England. Her work was influential in shaping the amatory fiction genre in British literature. Often mentioned alongside Delarivier Manley and Eliza Haywood as part of "The fair triumvirate of wit," Behn's novel Oroonoko (1688) is widely regarded as a key piece in the evolution of the English novel. Additionally, Behn made significant contributions to seventeenth century theatre through her writing.

Today, Aphra Behn is most recognized for her intriguing novel, Oroonoko, which continues to captivate modern audiences with its timeless themes and powerful storytelling.

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