Aphra Behn
| Aphra Behn was one of the earliest women to earn a living through the publisihing of her literary works. She was born in 1640 during a time of Civil unrest to a middle class family. In 1670, Behn's first play was performed in a live theatre. She is most notable for bringing female eroticism to the public realm. Although she has written a substantial number of pieces, The Rover is one of her most distinguished plays. Throughout the tale, Behn discusses the role of women in the world and, most importantly, their relationships both to and with men. Behn utilized the pen to express herself and in doing so empowered generations of females to come. |
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Links to Aphra Behn Sites
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The Sign of Angellica http://www.sukipot.com/angellica/ This page is part of Sukipot. com which focuses on women and writing. It was last updated on April 6, 2002 and focuses on different aspects of Behn and her writing. It breaks her work into four parts: The Incomparable Astrea: An Introduction to Aphra Behn, Roving Hellena: The Portrayal of Women's Roles in The Rover, Online Resources, and Seclected Bibliography. This link is a great resource to get a better feel of Behn's work and as a guide to others' works.
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The Aphra Behn Page This page provides extensive information on the life and works of Aphra Behn. It discusses her personal history as well as the history of the feminist literary movement and Behn's role in it. The major works of Behn's career are discussed, and several are explicated. Moreover, this site adresses some of the major themes found within her pieces.
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