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Archive: Aphra Behn
Widely regarded as the first professional woman writer in English literature, Aphra Behn (1640-1689) is best known for her plays and her novel Oroonoko, she's been an inspiration to countless writers across the ages. Thi...
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Archive: Aphra Behn is an episode from In Our Time by BBC. Widely regarded as the first professional woman writer in English literature, Aphra Behn (1640-1689) is best known for her plays and her novel Oroonoko, she's been an inspiration to...
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Published Aug 6, 2026, 52:11 long, audio available.
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