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Hardback
Number of Pages
144
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a Restoration-era classic of fiction that blends romance with sharp social critique to examine slavery, empire, and the responsibilities of power. The central themes focus on freedom, justice, and the human cost of conquest, appealing to readers of historical fiction, literary study, and those curious about early modern Atlantic history. The tone is serious and contemplative, inviting careful reading and thoughtful discussion.
Presented as a narrative that moves from personal longing to political reflection, the reading experience is enriched by an edition that includes an extensive introduction, a chronology, and notes for further reading. The prose invites immersion in a vivid historical world, while editorial materials illuminate the eraโs debates about slavery, colonization, and governance. Readers follow the story with a sense of discovery, then pause to reflect on its moral questions.
Concepts covered include slavery and its philosophical and practical implications, colonial encounter, representations of native peoples, gender and authorship in the Restoration, and the tension between idealism and brutality in empire-building. Learning feels accessible through clear context, balanced critique, and concise explanations that support classroom discussion or thoughtful solo reading.
After finishing, readers gain deeper historical understanding, enhanced critical thinking, and a lasting appreciation for literatureโs ability to illuminate justice and humanity. It invites ongoing curiosity about how stories reflect and challenge the harms of empire, leaving a thoughtful, lingering impression.
Product Details
Author
Aphra Behn
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
144
Language
English
SKU
9780140439885
ISBN
9780140439885
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8x0.8x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
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