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Aphra Behn : the comedies / Kate Aughterson.
Van Pelt Library PR3317.Z5 A94 2003
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Aughterson, Kate, 1961-
- Series:
- Analysing texts (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
- Analysing texts
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689--Comedies.
- Behn, Aphra.
- Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689.
- Women and literature--England--London--History--17th century.
- Women and literature.
- Comedy.
- History.
- England--London.
- Physical Description:
- ix, 259 pages ; 22 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.
- Summary:
- "Aphra Behn: The Comedies" provides students with an approachable and fascinating analysis of Behn's dramaturgical abilities, showing particularly how she uses comic and dramatic conventions to radical ends. Kate Aughterson shows how the playwright forces her audience to engage with issues about gender and sexuality, whilst continuing to write witty and accessible plays.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-255) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0333963199
- 0333963210
- OCLC:
- 51223735
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