Oroonoko; or, The Royal Slave

Aphra Behn's 'Oroonoko; or, The Royal Slave' is a groundbreaking novel that delves into themes of race, colonialism, and the inherent cruelty of the slave trade. Written in a straightforward and compelling literary style, the work is considered one of the earliest English novels and serves as a powerful critique of the exploitation of indigenous peoples. Behn's nuanced portrayal of Oroonoko, a roy...