This work explores the representation of Orientalism in English drama of the Restoration period (1660-1700). The author analyzes the ways in which plays by writers such as Aphra Behn, John Dryden, and William Wycherley portrayed Eastern cultures and identities, and the impact of these representations on British perceptions of the East. This book sheds light on the complex relationships between gender, race, and power in early modern England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.