Aphra Behn, who died #OTD in 1689, was an English dramatist, fiction writer, and poet who was the first Englishwoman known to earn her living by writing.
One of Behn's most famous plays is "The Rover," a Restoration comedy first performed in 1677. In addition to her plays, Behn wrote novels and poetry. Her novel "Oroonoko", is considered one of the earliest English novels and is notable for its exploration of slavery and colonialism.
Aphra Behn at PG
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