The African prince Oroonoko and his beloved, Imoinda, find themselves betrayed and Imoinda sold into slavery after Oroonokos grandfather, the king, also falls in love with the beautiful woman. Although they are eventually reunited, events conspire against Oroonoko and Imoinda, and the pair is again tragically separatedthis time by Oroonokos own hand.Published shortly before author Aphra Behns death, Oroonoko is considered to be one of the first English novels to be published, and is often recognized as a critique of slavery.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. Classic Joe proudly brings literary classics to todays digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from Classic Joe.
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