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Oroonoko
by Aphra Behn
"It is not titles make men brave or good, or birth that bestows courage."
That was a lot better than I expected. I had been warned by a professor in the past that the book is not very accessible and can be tough to read but I dont feel that way at all.
The story was surprisingly easy to follow and there was so much emotional depth in the communication and emotions of the characters. It is also a very clever way of Behn to criticise the Western views that are pressed upon enslaved countries and their people but also slavery in general. It is noticeable that was not quite acceptable to be very critical of slave trade just yet but Behn certainly did her bit.
A valuable piece of literature, even today. The language may not have aged well and the way people discussed slavery in semi-acceptable terms isn't exemplary at all. But Behn's criticism is very substantial and well-argumented. It translates to more than just the topic of human rights or slavery.
That was a lot better than I expected. I had been warned by a professor in the past that the book is not very accessible and can be tough to read but I dont feel that way at all.
The story was surprisingly easy to follow and there was so much emotional depth in the communication and emotions of the characters. It is also a very clever way of Behn to criticise the Western views that are pressed upon enslaved countries and their people but also slavery in general. It is noticeable that was not quite acceptable to be very critical of slave trade just yet but Behn certainly did her bit.
A valuable piece of literature, even today. The language may not have aged well and the way people discussed slavery in semi-acceptable terms isn't exemplary at all. But Behn's criticism is very substantial and well-argumented. It translates to more than just the topic of human rights or slavery.