Publisher's Synopsis
""The Rover Or The Banished Cavaliers"" is a play written by Aphra Behn, first performed in 1677. Set in Naples during the carnival season, the play follows the adventures of a group of English cavaliers who have been banished from their homeland for supporting the losing side in the English Civil War. The main character, Willmore, is a charming and rakish rover who falls in love with a wealthy and beautiful woman named Hellena. However, Hellena is determined to maintain her independence and not be forced into marriage. Meanwhile, Willmore's friend Belvile is also in love with a noblewoman named Florinda, but their love is complicated by her father's disapproval and the presence of a jealous suitor. The play explores themes of love, desire, gender roles, and social class, and features witty dialogue, lively music, and colorful characters.Tis true, I was never a Lover yet -- but I begin to have a shreud Guess, what 'tis to be so, and fancy it very pretty to sigh, and sing, and blush and wish, and dream and wish, and long and wish to see the Man; and when I do, look pale and tremble; just as you did when my Brother brought home the fine English Colonel to see you -- what do you call him? Don Belvile.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
