Todd, Janet
Aphra Behn: A Secret Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9781909572065
- author:
- Todd, Janet
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fentum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.49 x 4.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Reference & Language,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Aphra Behn: A Life of Secret and Subversion Janet Todd's groundbreaking biography uncovers the extraordinary life of Aphra Behn, seventeenth-century dramatist, poet, novelist, and spy. This revised biography sheds light on Behn's frank sexuality, her innovative writing style, and her role as a political propagandist for the monarch. Behn's life was marked by conflict and self-fashioning, set against the backdrop of England, Europe, and the Americas. From her early days as a playwright to her later years as a spy in the Netherlands and the Americas, Behn navigated the complexities of her time with remarkable courage and wit. This biography offers a fresh perspective on a writer who was ahead of her time. With its meticulous research and engaging narrative, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in women's writing, feminism, and the history of literature.
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