Oroonoko

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The story follows Oroonoko, an African prince from Coramantien, who is deceived and sold into slavery by European colonists in Surinam. Through a first-person narrative, the text explores themes of love, rebellion, and the harsh realities of colonialism as Oroonoko navigates his tragic fate. The work, a blend of prose and play, highlights the struggles of its heroic protagonist against the backdrop of 17th-century slavery and imperialism.