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In London that afforded its playwrights only two theaters, Aphra Behn, by 1687, had 17 of her plays staged in as many years.
(A) In London that afforded its playwrights only two theatres
(B) In a London that afforded its playwrights only two theatres
(C) Even though London's playwrights only were afforded two theatres
(D) Only two theatres were afforded by London to its playwrights, and
(E) Two theatres only were afforded by London for its playwrights, and
(A) In London that afforded its playwrights only two theatres
(B) In a London that afforded its playwrights only two theatres
(C) Even though London's playwrights only were afforded two theatres
(D) Only two theatres were afforded by London to its playwrights, and
(E) Two theatres only were afforded by London for its playwrights, and
https://www.nytimes.com/1986/12/11/garden/hers.html
APHRA BEHN was the first Englishwoman to become a professional writer. By 1687, she had had 17 plays staged in as many years - in a London that afforded its playwrights only two theaters. She wrote 13 novels and published several collections of poems and translations. Her novel ''Oroonoko'' was one of the first popular portrayals of the horrors of slavery.
APHRA BEHN was the first Englishwoman to become a professional writer. By 1687, she had had 17 plays staged in as many years - in a London that afforded its playwrights only two theaters. She wrote 13 novels and published several collections of poems and translations. Her novel ''Oroonoko'' was one of the first popular portrayals of the horrors of slavery.
03 Apr 2012, 16:38
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Don't worry - there is only one London 
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The "different Londons" is the city over time. For example:
In a London known for its abject poverty, 19th century author Charles Dickens was known for using such destitution as the backdrop for many of his novels.
In a London so transformed by multiculturalism, today's tourist, at times, feels as though he or she is walking through a suburb of New Delhi.
Hope that helps.
.The "different Londons" is the city over time. For example:
In a London known for its abject poverty, 19th century author Charles Dickens was known for using such destitution as the backdrop for many of his novels.
In a London so transformed by multiculturalism, today's tourist, at times, feels as though he or she is walking through a suburb of New Delhi.
Hope that helps
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31 Jul 2014, 01:35
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This sentence features two constructions that people may not be familiar with:
1) "a London"
This is a way of saying "In London, at a time when . . . "
For instance, I might say "She lived in a London very different from the city I visited last year" even if the city I visited was London! I'm using it to talk about how London was at that particular moment.
2) "afforded"
Usually, we say "I can't afford that car" or "I can afford to splurge on this meal." What we see here is a different usage, meaning "provided [someone] with."
"The tight deadline afforded him little room for reflection."
So the sentence, as correctly written in (B), is basically saying this:
"In 1687, London only had two theaters where playwrights might have their work produced. Despite this, Aphra Behn had managed to have 17 of her plays staged there over the previous 17 years."
I hope this helps.
1) "a London"
This is a way of saying "In London, at a time when . . . "
For instance, I might say "She lived in a London very different from the city I visited last year" even if the city I visited was London! I'm using it to talk about how London was at that particular moment.
2) "afforded"
Usually, we say "I can't afford that car" or "I can afford to splurge on this meal." What we see here is a different usage, meaning "provided [someone] with."
"The tight deadline afforded him little room for reflection."
So the sentence, as correctly written in (B), is basically saying this:
"In 1687, London only had two theaters where playwrights might have their work produced. Despite this, Aphra Behn had managed to have 17 of her plays staged there over the previous 17 years."
I hope this helps.
