The Works of Aphra Behn: v. 5
- ISBN-10
- 1351259148
- ISBN-13
- 9781351259149
- Series
- The Works of Aphra Behn
- Category
- Drama
- Pages
- 600
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-10-12
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Janet Todd
Description
Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was one of the most successful dramatists of the Restoration theatre and a popular poet. This is the fifth volume in a set of seven which comprises a complete edition of all her works.
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