Aphra Behn's English feminism : wit and satire / Dolors Altaba-Artal.

Author/creator Altaba-Artal, Dolors, 1934-
Format Book
Publication InfoSelinsgrove [Pa.] : Susquehanna University Press ; London ; Cranbury, NJ : Associated University Presses, ©1999.
Description231 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects
Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689--Criticism and interpretation.
Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689--Political and social views.
Feminism and literature--England. --History. --17th century.
Women and literature--England. --History. --17th century.
Satire, English--History and criticism.

Contents Introduction: before Aphra Behn -- Theology to humanism: Aphra Behn's The young king; or the mistake -- Spanish tales and echoes: Aphra Behn's The amorous prince; or, the curious husband -- Cape and sword plays: Aphra Behn's The Dutch lover, the rover; or The banished cavaliers, and the rover (part II ) or, The banished cavaliers -- The hey day of restoration comedy: Aphra Behn's The feign'd curtezans; or, A night's intrigue -- Novelistic drama: Aphra Behn's The false count; or A new way to play an old game and The lucky chance; or The Alderman's bargain -- Aphra Behn's first novel: love letters between a nobleman and his sister -- Aphra Behn's "nun" novels": The history of the nun; or The fair vow-breaker and The nun; or, The perjur'd beauty: a true novel -- Aphra Behn's "mistake" novels": The unhappy mistake; or The impious vow punish'd and The lucky mistake: a new novel -- Aphra Behn's "unfortunate" novels: The unfortunate happy lady: a true history, and The unfortunate bride; or, The blind lady a beauty.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 220-225) and index.
LCCN 99032201
ISBN1575910292 (alk. paper)