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Aphra Behn (1640-89) was both successful and controversial in her own lifetime; her achievements are now recognized less equivocally and her plays, often revived, demonstrate wit, compassion and remarkable range. This edition brings together her most important comedies in a single volume: The Rover, her best-known play; The Feigned Courtesans, a lively comedy of intrigue; The Lucky Chance, a comedy with a bitter edge, which takes a satirical look at marriage customs; and the dazzling and popular farce, The Emperor of the Moon. All the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Classic witty plays exploring human passions and society.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in theatrical history or love clever, spirited comedies, this collection of Aphra Behn's plays is a treasure. Her work is filled with sharp wit, charming characters, and insight into social customs of her time, all still engaging today. Reading these plays feels like eavesdropping on lively conversations from the past that still resonate.
