"I value not fortunes, but only as they give me means for pleasure."
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About Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was a pioneering English playwright, poet, and novelist, known as one of the first English women to earn a living through writing. Behn's works often challenged social norms of her time, exploring themes of gender, power, and identity. She achieved critical acclaim for her plays such as 'The Rover' and 'The Widow Ranter', and her novel 'Oroonoko' is considered an early example of the novel form.
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