Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister

By Aphra Behn

Book Overview

Delve into the scandalous world of 17th-century nobility with Aphra Behn's "Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister," a captivating epistolary novel that unfolds entirely through the exchange of letters. This enduring work of English fiction offers a glimpse into a bygone era, revealing the intricate relationships and societal dramas of the time.

Through intimate correspondence, the story explores themes of love, honor, and the complexities of family ties within the context of historical romance. Behn's skillful use of the epistolary form draws the reader into the hearts and minds of the characters, allowing them to witness firsthand the unfolding of their intertwined destinies. A literary treasure, this republication presents a meticulously prepared print edition of a classic work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022939424
• ISBN13: 9781022939424
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

sexuality and desire

Aphra Behn's Love Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister reveals the progress of the consciousness of the once innocent and naive Sylvia, who, after being seduced into an affair with her brother-in-law, Philander, learns of her own sexuality and desires. Behn's novel is not only an exploration of the sexual politics of the socety in which she lived in, but also, an examination of the notions of gender and identity. The exchange of love letters between Sylvia and Philander allows readers to sense the intimacy between the two couple, but most importanly, it allows readers to follow the transformantion of Sylvia's identity from lady to whore. Behn conveys the double standard that exists in her society, and perhaps our society as well. Philander, after his lover affair and scandal is still a lord, but unfortunately for Sylvia, once 'undone' is no longer a lady. This book was useful in helping me understand the sexual politics of seventeenth-century English society.