Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister by Aphra Behn
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| Author | Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689 |
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| Title | Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister |
| Note | Reading ease score: 32.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love-Letters_Between_a_Nobleman_and_His_Sister |
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| Summary | "Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister" by Aphra Behn is a novel probably written in the late 17th century. The story revolves around the tumultuous love affair between Philander and his sister-in-law Sylvia during a time of political unrest. The characters grapple with societal norms and deep-seated emotions, exploring themes of forbidden love and familial loyalty. The opening of the novel introduces a narrative steeped in romantic tension and political intrigue. Philander is deeply enamored with Sylvia, his sister-in-law, which complicates matters as he is married to her sister, Myrtilla. As the letters unfold, we witness Philander's passionate declarations and Sylvia's own struggles with her feelings versus societal expectations. They are both trapped in a web of love and honor, torn between their desires and the consequences of their actions, setting a dramatic tone for the ensuing conflict that blends themes of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of happiness amid social constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8409 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 4, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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