Aphra Behn

Start here: Oroonoko, or, The royal slave (1688)

"Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, the story of an African prince's enslavement by British colonists and his journey from West Africa to the Caribbean, is the first literary work in English to portray the global interactions of that interlocking structure that came to be known as "the triangular trade." This edition features a generous selection of thematically…

Common questions about Aphra Behn

What is Aphra Behn best known for?

Aphra Behn is best known for Oroonoko, or, The royal slave, published in 1688 with 31 ratings and a 2.8 average. It is the most-rated of Aphra Behn's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Aphra Behn written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Aphra Behn, published in 1688. The most popular are Oroonoko, or, The royal slave and Oronooko: The Royal Slave.

Which Aphra Behn book should I read first?

Oroonoko, or, The royal slave is the usual place to start: it is Aphra Behn's most-rated book here, with a 2.8 average.

What genres does Aphra Behn write?

Aphra Behn's books on SansFiction are tagged History, Literature and Poetry.