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Oroonoko by Aphra Behn (Paperback, 1997)

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The book "Oroonoko" by Aphra Behn, published in paperback in 1997, is a classic literary work that tells the tragic tale of an African prince's journey to enslavement in Suriname. Set in the 17th century, the story explores themes of colonialism, slavery, and betrayal. Aphra Behn is considered one of the first female professional writers and her work is celebrated for its vivid storytelling and social commentary. This edition provides readers with an opportunity to delve into the captivating narrative and thought-provoking themes of this historical novel.

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The editor supplies explanatory annotations and textual notes. Historical Backgrounds is an especially rich collection of seventeenth-and eighteenth-century documents about colonizers and slaves in the new world. Topically arranged- Montaigne on America, The Settling of Surinam, Observers of Slavery, 1654-1712, After Oroonoko: Noble Africans in Europe, and Opinions on Slavery -these selections create a revealing context for Behn's unusual story. Illustrations and maps are also included. Criticism begins with an overview of responses to Behn and Oroonoko, from learned and popular writers of her time to Sir Walter Scott and Virginia Woolf, among others. Current critical interpretations are by William C. Spengemann, Jane Spencer, Robert L. Chibka, Laura Brown, Charlotte Sussman, and Mary Beth Rose. A Chronology of Behn's life and a Selected Bibliography are included.