Oroonoko by Aphra Behn
The Royal Slave
The novel tells the story of an African prince, Oroonoko, who is tricked into slavery by European traders. Despite his noble bearing and personal courage, he is shipped to a plantation in Surinam where he leads a slave revolt. The book explores themes of colonialism, slavery, and the juxtaposition of civilization and barbarity. The protagonist's tragic end is a powerful indictment of European barbarity and hypocrisy.
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- Published
- 1688
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 60-120
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Nobile Schiavo
- Oroonoko. Nobile Schiavo
- The Royal Slave
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