Luister en lees nu 45 dagen gratis

Tijdelijke zomeractie: ontdek Storytel nu 45 dagen gratis. De aanbieding loopt t/m 11 augustus. Meer dan 1 miljoen luisterboeken en ebooks in één app.

  • Switch makkelijk tussen luisteren en lezen
  • Elke week honderden nieuwe verhalen
  • Voor ieder een passend abonnement
  • Opzeggen wanneer je maar wilt
Probeer 45 dagen gratis
NL - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister: Forbidden Love and Intimate Letters in 17th Century England

Taal
Engels
Format
Categorie

Romantiek

Aphra Behn'Äôs "Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister" is a pioneering work in the realm of English literature, offering a complex interplay of romance, intrigue, and social commentary. Written in the epistolary form, the novel unfolds through the correspondence between the nobleman, Sir Paul, and his sister, the spirited and autonomous letter-writer. Behn skillfully navigates themes of desire, power dynamics, and the societal constraints of the 17th century, drawing readers into a world where personal and political machinations intertwine. Her prose is imbued with wit and emotional depth, reflecting the rich tapestry of human relationships in a society marked by rigid class structures and gender norms. Aphra Behn, one of the first professional female writers in English literature, drew from her own experiences as a playwright and poet to create this novel. Living during a time of political upheaval and personal challenges, Behn's perspective as a woman navigating a male-dominated literary landscape informs her characters' struggles for autonomy and love. Her ability to infuse her work with both personal and political insights reveals a profound understanding of human nature and societal constraints. Readers are encouraged to delve into Behn'Äôs "Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister" for its engaging narrative and rich character development. This novel not only entertains but also invites reflection on the evolving notions of agency and affection, making it an essential read for those interested in early feminist literature and the prelude to the modern novel.

© 2019 Good Press (Ebook): 4057664631534

Publicatiedatum

Ebook: 22 november 2019

Anderen genoten ook van...

  1. Out of the Shadow of a Giant: How Newton Stood on the Shoulders of Hooke and Halley John Gribbin
  2. Carniepunk: Recession of the Divine Hillary Jacques
  3. Feminism Is for Everybody Bell Hooks
  4. Are Science and Religion at War? Robert Lawrence Kuhn
  5. Carniepunk: Daughter of the Midway, the Mermaid, and the Open, Lonely Sea Seanan McGuire
  6. Disney's Land Richard Snow
  7. Carniepunk: The Demon Barker of Wheat Street Kevin Hearne
  8. Carniepunk: The Cold Girl Rachel Caine
  9. Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business Roxane Gay
  10. Carniepunk Rachel Caine
  11. The Truth About Men DeVon Franklin
  12. Geek Feminist Revolution: Essays on Subversion, Tactical Profanity, and the Power of the Media Kameron Hurley
  13. Typee Herman Melville
  14. Feminism: A Very Short Introduction Margaret Walters
  15. On the Upside Down of the World Arthur Meek
  16. Belonging: A Culture of Place Bell Hooks
  17. Shakespeare: The World as a Stage Bill Bryson
  18. The Harvester Gene Stratton-Porter
  19. Village Atheists: How America's Unbelievers Made Their Way in a Godly Nation Leigh Eric Schmidt
  20. Green Hills of Africa Ernest Hemingway
  21. The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo
  22. Total Dopamine Detox in 7 Easy Steps: Become the Master of Your Brain to Quit Your Phone Addiction, Porn Addiction, or Manage Your ADHD Felix Giroux
  23. Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction Christopher Butler
  24. The Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway: Volume I Ernest Hemingway
  25. Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction Thomas Flynn
  26. Foucault: Philosophy in an Hour Paul Strathern
  27. Blowing Up the Airwaves: A Humorous Action Suspense Novel Chris Wright
  28. The Reason of Reason: How Reason, Logic, and Intelligibility Together Are Evidence for God Scott Cherry
  29. Thank You, Comrade Stalin!: Soviet Public Culture from Revolution to Cold War Jeffrey Brooks
  30. The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over Marvin Karlins
  31. You Should See Me in a Crown Leah Johnson
  32. The Larceny in the Heart R. J. Rushdoony
  33. The Younger Brother: or, The Amorous Jilt Aphra Behn
  34. Half of a Yellow Sun Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  35. The Last Romantic: C. S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology (Hansen Lectureship Series) Jeffrey W. Barbeau
  36. Red Sunset: The Failure of Soviet Politics Philip G. Roeder
  37. Double Vision: Moral Philosophy and Shakespearean Drama Tzachi Zamir
  38. Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality, 1920–2020 Elisabeth Griffith
  39. Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity Robert Chao Romero
  40. The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously Liesl Clark
  41. Making Sense of Life Michael Ots

Maak je keuze:

  • Voor ieder een passend abonnement

  • Kies het aantal uur en accounts dat bij jou past

  • Download verhalen voor offline toegang

  • Kids Mode - een veilige omgeving voor kinderen

Meest gekozen
Zomeractie: geldig t/m 3 augustus

Unlimited

Voor wie onbeperkt wil luisteren en lezen.

€13.99 /30 dagen
Tijdelijke zomeractie!
  • 1 account

  • Onbeperkte toegang

  • Meer dan 1 miljoen luisterboeken en ebooks

  • Altijd opzegbaar

Probeer 45 dagen gratis

Premium

Voor wie zo nu en dan wil luisteren en lezen.

€9.99 /30 dagen
  • 1 account

  • 30 uur/30 dagen

  • Meer dan 1 miljoen luisterboeken en ebooks

  • Altijd opzegbaar

Probeer 45 dagen gratis

Flex

Voor wie Storytel wil proberen.

€7.99 /30 dagen
  • 1 account

  • 10 uur/30 dagen

  • Spaar ongebruikte uren op tot 50 uur

  • Meer dan 1 miljoen luisterboeken en ebooks

  • Altijd opzegbaar

Probeer 45 dagen gratis

Family

Voor wie verhalen met familie en vrienden wil delen.

Vanaf €18.99 /30 dagen
14 dagen gratis
  • 2-3 accounts

  • Onbeperkte toegang

  • Meer dan 1 miljoen luisterboeken en ebooks

  • Altijd opzegbaar

2 accounts

€18.99 /30 dagen
Probeer 14 dagen gratis