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Oroonoko

Oroonoko

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by Aphra Behn, Janet Todd
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When Prince Oroonoko's passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Africa to the colony of Surinam. Oroonoko's noble bearing soon wins the respect of his English captors, but his struggle for freedom brings about his destruction. Inspired by Aphra Behn's visit to Surinam, Oroonoko reflects the author's romantic views of native peoples as being in "the first state of innocence, before man knew how to sin." The novel also reveals Behn's ambiguous attitude toward slavery: while she favored it as a means to strengthen England's power, her powerful and moving work conveys its injustice and brutality.

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ISBN13: 9780140439885
ISBN10: 0140439889
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication Year: 2004
Format: Paperback

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    A noble prince's tragic fight against slavery's injustice.

  • Who is this book for?

    Oroonoko is a powerful read that combines adventure with a serious look at the brutal realities of slavery. You'll appreciate how Aphra Behn crafts her protagonist as both regal and sympathetic, highlighting the human cost of injustice. If you're interested in early literary works that address morality and colonialism, this story will stay with you.
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