The History of the Nun or the Fair Vow Breaker

By Aphra Behn

Book Overview

The History of the Nun or The Fair Vow Breaker is a novel by the English writer Aphra Behn. The book tells the story of Agnes de Castro, a young woman who is forced to become a nun against her will. Agnes is in love with a man named Don Manuel, but her family arranges for her to enter a convent instead of marrying him. Agnes takes her vows as a nun, but she is not happy in the convent and eventually breaks her vow of chastity by having an affair with Don Manuel. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. The History of the Nun or The Fair Vow Breaker is considered one of Behn's most controversial works due to its depiction of a nun breaking her vows and engaging in sexual activity. The book was originally published in 1689 and has since been reprinted and adapted for the stage.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419166379
• ISBN13: 9781419166372
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.6" x 9.2"