Aphra Behn (1640-89) was both successful and controversial in her
own lifetime; her achievements are now recognized less equivocally
and her plays, often revived, demonstrate wit, compassion and
remarkable range.
This edition brings together her most important comedies in a
single volume: The Rover, her best-known play; The Feigned
Courtesans, a lively comedy of intrigue; The Lucky Chance, a comedy
with a bitter edge, which takes a satirical look at marriage
customs; and the dazzling and popular farce, The Emperor of the
Moon.
Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University
of York, the plays have been newly edited and are presented with
modernized spelling and punctuation. Detailed annotation helps the
reader to visualize the plays in performance and the Introduction
argues for the importance of Behn's skilful stagecraft and her
great success as an entertainer.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics
has made available the widest range of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Jane Spencer is Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Exeter. She is also the editor of Behn's Oroonoko and other Writings in World's Classics.
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The Rover The Feigned Courtesans The Lucky Chance The Emperor of the Moon
