In what way does Aphra Behn’s Oroonoko NOT serve as a transitional work?

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Similar to a romance, it centers on a noble protagonist viewed as above ordinary people.Resembling a novel, it narrates the story with attention to authentic details and the flow of daily life.Like an epic, it features deities such as gods and goddesses.Comparable to a novel, it asserts a sense of historical accuracy.It incorporates elements of tragedy through its emotional depth.

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Oroonoko shares traits with romances by focusing on a noble hero, and with novels by emphasizing realistic detail and historical authenticity. However, unlike epics, it does not include divine beings like gods or goddesses.