Aphra Behn

Aphra Behn was a prolific English playwright, poet, and novelist of the Restoration era. She is often considered one of the first English women to earn a living by her writing, breaking barriers for future generations of female writers. Behn's work is characterized by its bold exploration of gender and sexuality, and she wrote in various genres, including comedy, tragedy, and prose fiction. Her most famous works include the novel 'Oroonoko' and the play 'The Rover.' Behn's career and works remain a topic of study and interest in feminist literary scholarship.