The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume VI

A lively collection that brings together a charming blend of verse, drama, and occasional prose, all centered on the many facets of love and desire in the late‑seventeenth century. The opening piece, a cleverly structured “watch” on romance, offers a mock‑heroic tribute to a gentleman whose wit and modesty set a humorous standard for courtly affection. Accompanying poems celebrate fleeting moments and tender sentiments, while the short play “Lycidus; or, the Lover in Fashion” sketches a witty satire of fashionable lovers and their pretensions.

Interspersed with these works are several occasional poems that capture the era’s lyrical elegance, and a brief, adventurous narrative titled “A Voyage to the Isle of Love” that hints at exotic escapades without revealing its conclusion. Together, the pieces showcase a deft hand at blending satire, genuine feeling, and the sparkling language of Restoration literature, inviting listeners to experience the playful and poignant side of love as imagined centuries ago.