Oroonoko, or The Royal Slave
Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Aphra Behn
(4,408 Sterne; 103 Bewertungen)
Aphra Behn was the first woman writer in England to make a living by her pen, and her novel Oroonoko was the first work published in English to express sympathy for African slaves. Perhaps based partly on Behn's own experiences living in Surinam, the novel tells the tragic story of a noble slave, Oroonoko, and his love Imoinda. The work was an instant success and was adapted for the stage in 1695 (and more recently by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1999). Behn's work paved the way for women writers who came after her, as Virginia Woolf noted in a Room of One's Own (1928): "All women together ought to let flowers fall upon the tomb of Aphra Behn, ... for it was she who earned them the right to speak their minds." (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) (2 hr 40 min)
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Bewertungen
Jenmalfoy
(5 Sterne)
This was beautiful, disgusting, and depressing. I love the reader so much, I've listened to several of her readings and she is the reason I got this app to begin with.
Excellent Reading; Devastating Story
Livi
(4 Sterne)
The reader did an excellent job. Her accent was spot on and soothing to listen to. I enjoyed how she captured the conversational style of Ms. Behn’s narration. As for the story itself, it was far more gruesome than I expected. I appreciate the portrayal of Oroonoko and his bravery; however, I feel that the author could’ve done more to critique slavery. But, that wasn’t the point of the story, so I don’t fault Ms. Behn too much.
beautifully read
Bicberly
(4 Sterne)
Honestly the only reason I chose this book is because the podcast Stuff You Missed in History Class produced an episode on Aphra Behn, and I was curious to read something by her. The story was a bit of a let down but it is short and masterfully read, so overall I'm happy to have experienced it and satisfied my curiosity.
moving story but what was reader thinking???
(3 Sterne)
important text but terribly disappointed reader opted to deliver in fake English accent. Why do readers do this? it was a great distraction from an important work of historical literature.
Oroonoko, or the Royal Slave
Joyce
(5 Sterne)
I like the reader, and the book is interesting and informative. Thank you for the opportunity to access so many excellent books and readers.
Sad Story, Beautifully Read
Renee M.
(5 Sterne)
Elizabeth Klett does a wonderful job reading this tale of a noble African prince sold into slavery, along with his beloved.
Beautifully read
Julia Hamilton
(5 Sterne)
Another great reading by Elizabeth Klett. I had never heard this work before and am glad I took the time to listen.
Lisa Chicola
(5 Sterne)
Beautifully written, sad story. Elizabeth again narrates superbly! Did I detect a light British accent for this reading? Well read fine lady!