Moll Flanders

Moll Flanders
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: Book Jungle
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2007-09-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781603037600

The Fortunes & Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders Who was Born in Newgate, and during a Life of continu'd Variety for Threescore Years, besides her Childhood, was Twelve Year a Whore, five times a Wife (whereof once to her own Brother), Twelve Year a Thief, Eight Year a Transported Felon in Virginia, at last grew Rich, liv'd Honest, and dies a Penitent.Written from her own Memorandums . . . by Daniel Defoe

Moll Flanders Illustrated

Moll Flanders Illustrated
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2021-02-05
Genre:
ISBN:

Moll Flanders is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old age.By 1721, Defoe had become a recognised novelist, with the success of Robinson Crusoe in 1719. His political work was tapering off at this point, due to the fall of both Whig and Tory party leaders with whom he had been associated; Robert Walpole was beginning his rise, and Defoe was never fully at home with the Walpole group. Defoe's Whig views are nevertheless evident in the story of Moll, and the novel's full title gives some insight into this and the outline of the plot

Moll Flanders (Illustrated Edition)

Moll Flanders (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2017-05-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8075832027

This classic of English literature tells the story of the fall and eventual redemption of a lone woman in 17th-century England. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old age. The titular heroine appears as a whore, bigamist, and thief, lives in The Mint, commits adultery and incest, and yet manages to retain the reader's sympathy. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural.

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders (Illustrated)

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders (Illustrated)
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2024-01-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Daniel Defoe's 'The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders (Illustrated)' is a groundbreaking novel that delves into the life of the titular Moll Flanders, a woman who encounters numerous trials and tribulations in 17th-century England. Defoe's use of a first-person narrative style adds depth to character development and offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women of that era. The novel also explores themes of morality, identity, and societal expectations, making it a captivating read for those interested in historical fiction. Defoe's vivid descriptions and attention to detail transport readers back in time, immersing them in Moll Flanders' world.Daniel Defoe, a prominent English writer, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society to craft this compelling tale. As a prolific author known for his realistic depictions of everyday life, Defoe's ability to capture the essence of 17th-century England shines through in his portrayal of Moll Flanders. His nuanced understanding of human nature and social structures adds depth to the narrative, making it a timeless classic. Readers will appreciate Defoe's insightful commentary on the complexities of morality and the human condition.I highly recommend 'The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders (Illustrated)' to anyone seeking a thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the past while exploring timeless themes that resonate with modern audiences. Defoe's masterful storytelling and rich character development make this novel a must-read for literature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

The Beggar's Opera and Polly

The Beggar's Opera and Polly
Author: John Gay
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-05-09
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 0191645753

'Gamesters and Highwaymen are generally very good to their Whores, but they are very Devils to their Wives.' With The Beggar's Opera (1728), John Gay created one of the most enduringly popular works in English theatre history, and invented a new dramatic form, the ballad opera. Gay's daring mixture of caustic political satire, well-loved popular tunes, and a story of crime and betrayal set in the urban underworld of prostitutes and thieves was an overnight sensation. Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum have become famous well beyond the confines of Gay's original play, and in its sequel, Polly, banned in Gay's lifetime, their adventures continue in the West Indies. With a cross-dressing heroine and a cast of female adventurers, pirates, Indian princes, rebel slaves, and rapacious landowners, Polly lays bare a culture in which all human relationships are reduced to commercial transactions. Raucous, lyrical, witty, ironic and tragic by turns, The Beggar's Opera and Polly - published together here for the first time - offer a scathing and ebullient portrait of a society in which statesmen and outlaws, colonialists and pirates, are impossible to tell apart. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Almost 300 years ago this fascinating novel was published with probably the most long title: The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner: Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years, All Alone in an Un-inhabited Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque; Having Been Cast on Shore by Shipwreck, Wherein All the Men Perished but Himself. With an Account how he was at last as Strangely Deliver’d by Pyrates. Written by Himself. For hundreds of years this book impresses the imagination by displaying of courage, ingenuity, vitality of the person, caught in such a binding that it is difficult to imagine. But still it is so exciting to imagine, while reading a book in a cozy room. Pretty illustrations by Vladislav Kolomoets provide you with new impressions from reading this legendary story.

A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain

A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780300049800

Observations on the principal cities, ports and geographical features, customs, manners, and inhabitants of early eighteenth-century Britain

The Life & Strange Surprising Adventures of Daniel Defoe

The Life & Strange Surprising Adventures of Daniel Defoe
Author: Richard West
Publisher:
Total Pages: 472
Release: 1997
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Daniel Defoe's life was packed with incident and drama. Born in the year of the Restoration of the Monarchy after the English Civil War, he remained a nonconformist throughout his life, actively rebelled against James II, travelled the country as a spy for King William and Queen Mary, worked in Scotland on active behalf of the historic Union of Scotland and England, helped launch the South Sea Company, was bankrupted frequently as a businessman, was imprisoned for libel and debt, and died a pauper.

Moll

Moll
Author: Siân Rees
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2011-07-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1409040119

Daniel Defoe's fictional heroine Moll Flanders is famous for her criminal and sexual adventures, racily portrayed n big and small screen romps as bawdy wench, fallen woman and proto-feminist trailblazer. But who was she? And what world did she really inhabit? To answer these questions Sian Rees takes her readers on a journey of literary and historical detection, across continents, cultures and centuries. Following Moll's tumultuous life, the story moves from Jacobean England to Jamestown, Virginia; from the English Civil War to the struggles of the Powhatan Indians; and from the metropolis of London to the hamlet of Annapolis in the early eighteenth century. Introducing us to a rogues' gallery of real-life versions of Moll, it is as fast-moving and rich in incident as Defoe's great novel.

A General History of The Pyrates

A General History of The Pyrates
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2022-04-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8728119002

‘A General History of the Pyrates’ is a captivating account of some of history’s most notorious pirates. The author, writing as Captain Charles Johnson, blends fiction and non-fiction to provide readers with a most entertaining version of these iconic heroes and villains. This book was a massive success upon its first release due to its adventurous stories filled with danger and treasure and its influence lives on to this day as it shaped the modern view of pirates. Some of the best accounts in the book are of the infamous Blackbeard and the trailblazing female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. ‘A General History of the Pyrates’ is the definitive story of the golden age of piracy and should be read by fans of books such as ‘Treasure Island’ and movies such as ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. Daniel Defoe (1660 – 1731) is one of the most important authors in the English language. Defoe was one of the original English novelists and greatly helped to popularise the form. Defoe was highly prolific and is believed to have written over 300 works ranging from novels to political pamphlets. He was highly celebrated but also controversial as his writings influenced politicians but also led to Defoe being imprisoned. Defoe’s novels have been translated into many languages and are still read across the globe to this day. Some of his most famous books include ‘Moll Flanders’ and ‘Robinson Crusoe’ which was adapted into a movie starring Pierce Brosnan and Damian Lewis in 1997. Defoe’s influence on English novels cannot be understated and his legacy lives on to this day.