Shelf Bound Books

  Our oldest book to date, probably published in 1682, is one that is surrounded by mystery. Who is the author? Is the book as cynical as it first appears? And does it have relevance to the modern day? Join relative newly-weds Fred and Dave (not to each other by the way!) as they combine literary criticism with the knowledge that their wives do listen to this podcast. Read the book at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13872   Further reading Possible (probable?) author Aphra Behn was a fascinating woman. Learn more about her life from: Oxford University The National Maritime Museum Luminarium "The Aphra Behn page" And if you'd like to learn more about this remarkable author's impact on future generations, you might want to check out: This Guardian article The Aphra Behn Society And for the academically-minded, Aphra Behn Europe   As mentioned in the episode, her grave at Westminster Abbey and the excellent "The Female Pen" by Bridget MacCarthy   NEXT EPISODE: "THE WEALTH OF N