Oroonoko

First published in 1688, Oroonoko is a politically charged novella by the Restoration playwright and spy Aphra Behn, and is arguably one of the founding texts of the novel form. Purporting to chart the life of an African prince, Oroonoko, who is tricked into slavery, the narrative follows the Prince through his trials of love, loss and rebellion.

Publicata pentru prima data in 1688, Oroonoko este o novela cu incarcatura politica a dramaturgului si spionului restaurator Aphra Behn si este, fara indoiala, unul dintre textele fondatoare ale formei romanului. Intentionand sa traseze viata unui print african, Oroonoko, care este pacalit in sclavie, naratiunea il urmareste pe print prin incercarile sale de dragoste, pierdere si rebeliune.