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Aphra Behn — Oroonoko

1688 · Book · Public Domain

Aphra Behn's "Oroonoko" is a short novel recounting the tragic tale of an enslaved African prince. It is considered one of the earliest English novels and a significant work in the development of abolitionist literature.

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