Oroonoko (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Aphara Amis
- First Published: 1678
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Didactic
- Time of Work: Seventeenth century
- Setting: Africa and Suriname
- Principal Characters: Oroonoko, Imoinda, Aboan, The King
- Genres: Long fiction, Didactic literature
- Subjects: Africa or Africans, Love or romance, Slavery or slaves, Betrayal, Seventeenth century, Corruption, Fate or fatalism, South America or South Americans, Princes or princesses
- Locales: Africa, England, Suriname
The Story:
In the African kingdom of Coromantien, the ruler was an old man more than one hundred years of age. His grandson, Prince Oroonoko, was the bravest, most beloved young man in all the land. When the commanding general was killed in battle, Oroonoko was chosen to take his place, even though the prince was only seventeen years old. After a great victory in battle, Prince Oroonoko presented himself at the court of his grandfather, the king. His noble and martial bearing made him an instant favorite with lords and ladies alike.
Oroonoko also visited Imoinda, the...
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