Attention Aphra Behn Fangirls

Aug 07, 2010 18:36


From io9:

A new play by Chris Braak (author of The Life of John Henry), Empress of the Moon is a grossly historically
inaccurate portrayal of Aphra Behn, the first woman to make her living as a professional writer, and before
that, as a spy for the British crown. It features SWORDFIGHTS and DISGUISES, and explores the mutable
nature of identity ( Read more... )

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dollsome August 8 2010, 00:33:49 UTC
THIS SOUNDS NEAT. Aphra Behn is totally one of those people I want to know more about someday, SOMEHOW.

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sobsister August 8 2010, 00:40:13 UTC
Aphra Behn is totally neat. I can point you this direction for more info.

(Sidenote: I'm in the middle of act two of A Very Potter Sequel. I miss Quirrell and Voldy! It made me think of you.)

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dollsome August 8 2010, 00:45:48 UTC
AWESOME!

(Yaaaaay! God, I missed them, it was such a hole in my heart! The whole thing was so delightful and awesome, but ... hole. In my heart. I wanted Umbridge and Seamus Finnigan to share tender moments; that's how dire it was!!!)

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dollsome August 8 2010, 06:47:11 UTC
Having finally gotten a chance to read this: oh my God, this lady is my new hero! Why did no one ever teach her when I was in school???

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