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Ep 168 - The Rover, by Aphra Behn

Ep 168 - The Rover, by Aphra Behn

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Ep 168 - The Rover, by Aphra Behn

FromOverdue

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Aphra Behn's The Rover debuted in 1677 to great acclaim. King Charles II loved it, and audience demand led to Behn writing the sequel: The Rover II. This week, we talk about why a play about the sexual adventures of British exiles in Naples might have done so well at the 17th-century box office. We then talk about what might make it a little problematic for a modern audience. This week's episode is brought to you in part by Squarespace. Build it, bazinga!
Released:
Mar 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode