Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister by Aphra Behn

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Author Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689
Title Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister
Note Reading ease score: 32.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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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
Most Recently Updated Aug 4, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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