"Oroonoko" is a novella written by Aphra Behn in the late 17th century. It tells the story of an African prince named Oroonoko, who is captured and sold into slavery in the Americas. The narrative explores themes of love, honor, and the brutal realities of the slave trade. The novella is notable for its early critique of slavery and colonialism. Oroonoko falls in love with Imoinda, but their lives are torn apart by the injustices of their circumstances. Behn's work is significant for its complex portrayal of race and the human experience in a colonial context.