1. Education

Behn, Aphra

(1640?-1689) British writer. After John Dryden, Aphra Behn was the most prolific dramatist of the Restoration, with works like "The Rover."
  1. British Writers - From UK
  2. Restoration

Spy Turned Writer - Aphra Behn

All writers have a past of some sort--some just have a more colorful one than others.

Aphra Behn

(1640-1689) British writer. Aphra Behn is one of the most famous women writers in literature, partly because she was one of the first, but also because of the controversies that have surrounded her life and works.

Aphra Behn - Books About Aphra Behn

Read more about the life and works of Aphra Behn.

Collected Works - Aphra Behn

Read the collected works of Aphra Behn.

Memoir of Mrs. Behn - Montague Summers

Read "Memoir of Mrs. Behn," by Montague Summers.

Aphra Behn Biography

Aphra Behn is one of the most famous women writers in literature, partly because she was one of the first English women writers, but also because of the controversies that have surrounded her. Read more about the life and works of Aphra Behn.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.