Oroonoko

Penguin Books Ltd

A new single-volume edition of an early anti-slavery novel\nWhen Prince Oroonoko\u2019s passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Africa to the colony of Surinam. Oroonoko\u2019s noble bearing soon wins the respect of his English captors, but his struggle for freedom brings about his destruction. Inspired by Aphra Behn\u2019s visit to Surinam, Oroonoko reflects the author\u2019s romantic views of native peoples as being in \u201Cthe first state of innocence, before man knew how to sin.\u201D The novel also reveals Behn\u2019s ambiguous attitude toward slavery: while she favored it as a means to strengthen England\u2019s power, her powerful and moving work conveys its injustice and brutality.\nThis new single-volume edition of Oroonoko includes a\n\nOroonoko\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: t;