Aphra Behn

This 2017 episode covers the life of Aphra Behn, but there's really not a lot concretely known about the her. In addition to being a spy, was a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator, and the first woman in English literature known to have made her living as a writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aphra Behn, a multi-talented figure, led an intriguing life as a spy, dramatist, poet, novelist, and translator. The podcast explores her childhood, involvement in royalist organizations, and her flourishing career as a writer during the Restoration period. It also delves into her literature, including her novel Orinoco and play The Young King or A Mistake, as well as her espionage mission in Antwerp. The podcast discusses the obstacles she faced upon returning home, her life after prison, and her legacy in feminist history. Virginia Woolf's admiration for Behn and a listener's personal connection to the New London explosion are also mentioned.