Archive: Aphra Behn

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Aug 6, 202652:11Society & Culture

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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