The Younger Brother Or The Amorous Jilt (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162713403)

The Younger Brother Or The Amorous Jilt is a novel written by Aphra Behn, a renowned English playwright and novelist of the 17th century. The book is a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge, set in the backdrop of the Restoration era in England.The story follows the life of Tom Wilding, a young and handsome man who is known for his amorous nature and his constant pursuit of women. Tom's elder brother, Jack, is a responsible and successful businessman who disapproves of Tom's reckless behavior. However, Tom continues to indulge in his amorous adventures, which leads him to cross paths with a woman named Celinda.Celinda is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is engaged to a wealthy man named Belvil. However, she is also secretly in love with Tom, and the two begin a passionate affair. When Belvil discovers their relationship, he breaks off the engagement and seeks revenge on Tom. Meanwhile, Tom's brother Jack also disapproves of his behavior and tries to intervene.As the story progresses, Tom faces a series of challenges and obstacles that test his loyalty, courage, and morality. He must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and heartbreak to win back Celinda's love and restore his reputation.The Younger Brother Or The Amorous Jilt is a captivating and entertaining novel that explores the themes of love, passion, and morality in a vivid and compelling manner. The book is a classic example of the Restoration literature and is considered one of Behn's finest works.Geo. Why do I vainly call for Vengeance down, and have it in my Hand? --By Heav'n, I'll back--Whether? To kill a Woman, a young perjur'd Woman!--Oh, ye false Fair Ones! shou'd we do you Justice, A universal Ruin wou'd ensue; Not One wou'd live to stock the World anew. Who is't among ye All, ye Fair Deceivers, ye Charming Mischiefs to the Noble Race, can swear she's Innocent, without Damnation? No, no, go on--be false--be fickle still: You act but Nature--but my faithless Friend--where I repose the Secrets of my Soul--except this one--Alas! he knew not this: --Why do I blame him then?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

Author: Aphra Behn
ISBN-10: 1162713402
ISBN-13: 9781162713403
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.42d