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Book Synopsis The Life & Strange Surprising Adventures of Daniel Defoe by : Richard West
Download or read book The Life & Strange Surprising Adventures of Daniel Defoe written by Richard West and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Daniel Defoe by : Maximillian E. Novak
Download or read book Daniel Defoe written by Maximillian E. Novak and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Defoe led an exciting and indeed precarious life. A provocative pamphleteer and journalist, a spy and double agent, a revolutionary and a dreamer, he was variously hunted by mobs with murderous intent and treated as a celebrity by the most powerful leaders of the country. Imprisoned many times, pilloried and reviled by his enemies, through it all he managed to produce some of the most significant literature of the eighteenth century. Daniel Defoe: Master of Fictions is the first biography to view Defoe's complex life through the angle of vision that is most important to us as modern readers--his career as a writer. Maximillian Novak, a leading authority on Defoe, ranges from the writer's earliest collection of brief stories, which he presented to his future wife under the sobriquet Bellmour, to his Compleat English Gentleman, left unpublished at his death. Novak illuminates such works as Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders, novels that changed the course of fiction in their time and have remained towering classics to this day. And he reveals a writer who was a superb observer of his times--an age of dramatic historical, political, and social change. Indeed, through his many pamphlets, newspapers, books of travel, and works of fiction, Defoe commented on everything from birth control to the price of coal, and from flying machines to the dangers of the plague. Beautifully and authoritatively written, this is the first serious, full-scale biography of Defoe to appear in a decade. It gives us, for the first time, a full understanding of the thought and personal experience that lie behind some of the great works of English literature.
Book Synopsis Daniel Defoe by : Paula R. Backscheider
Download or read book Daniel Defoe written by Paula R. Backscheider and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Paula Backscheider considers Daniel Defoe's entire canon as related, developing, and in close dynamic relationship to the literature of its time. In so doing, she revises our conception of the contexts of Defoe's work and reassesses his achievement and contribution as a writer. By restoring a literary context for modern criticism, Backscheider argues the intensity and integrity of Defoe's artistic ambitions, demonstrating that everything he wrote rests solidly upon extensive reading of books published in England, his understanding of the reading tastes of his contemporaries, and his engagement with the issues and events of his time. Defoe, the dedicated professional writer and innovator, emerges with a new wholeness, and certain of his novels assume new significance. Defoe's literary status continues to be debated and misunderstood. Even critical studies of the novel often begin with Richardson rather than Defoe. By moving from Defoe's poetry, pamphlets, and histories to the novels, Backscheider offers an argument for the thematic and stylistic coherency of his oeuvre and for a recognition of the dominant place he held in shaping the English novel. For example, Defoe deserves to be recognized as the true originator of the historical novel, for three of his fictions are deeply engaged with just those conceptual and technical issues common to all later historical fiction. And Roxana now appears as Defoe's deliberate attempt to enter the fastest growing market for fiction -- that for women readers. What have been powerfully significant for the history of the novel, then, are the very characteristics of his writing that have been held against his literary stature: its contemporaneity, its mixed and untidy form, its formal realism, its concentration on the life of an individual, and its probing of the individual's psychological interaction with the empirical world, making that world representative even as it is referential. It is exactly these characteristics most original, prominent, and subsequently imitated in Defoe's fiction that define the form we call "novel."
Book Synopsis The Life of Daniel Defoe by : John Richetti
Download or read book The Life of Daniel Defoe written by John Richetti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life of Daniel Defoe examines the entire range of Defoe’s writing in the context of what is known about his life and opinions. Features extended and detailed commentaries on Defoe’s political, religious, moral, and economic journalism, as well as on all of his narrative fictions, including Robinson Crusoe Places emphasis on Defoe’s distinctive style and rhetoric Situates his work within the precise historical circumstances of the eighteenth-century in which Defoe was an important and active participant Now available in paperback
Book Synopsis The Life of Daniel Defoe by : John Richetti
Download or read book The Life of Daniel Defoe written by John Richetti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-12-30 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life of Daniel Defoe examines the entire range of Defoe’s writing in the context of what is known about his life and opinions. Features extended and detailed commentaries on Defoe’s political, religious, moral, and economic journalism, as well as on all of his narrative fictions, including Robinson Crusoe Places emphasis on Defoe’s distinctive style and rhetoric Situates his work within the precise historical circumstances of the eighteenth-century in which Defoe was an important and active participant Now available in paperback
Book Synopsis In the School of Affliction by : Daniel Defoe
Download or read book In the School of Affliction written by Daniel Defoe and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-05 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are probably few people the world over who have not heard the name Robinson Crusoe; but at the same time, there are also few who probably know anything about his creator, Daniel Defoe. To say that Defoe was an enigma is not an exaggeration, for certainly the perception of him--both in his own lifetime and beyond--varies depending upon the biographer and how much he is willing to "forgive" the foibles of a man who intentionally misrepresented himself when he needed to, but yet defended his position when he felt he was in the right--even if it ran counter to the previous. Who was this man born as Daniel Foe? A man who freely spoke his mind and was openly reviled for it--including by some of the most laudable authors of the day, who viewed him (at best) as a "penny prostitute," a hack. He was a puritan tradesman who never intended to be anything else; yet was ever defensive of Religious Toleration and protecting the Rights of Englishmen. A rebel against the crown and a government propagandist; a projector and a debtor; a visionary of social reform; a prisoner of some of the most notorious prisons of London; chronicler of the lives of pirates and criminals, and...oh yes... a spy. In the School of Affliction is a narrative fiction that spans the reigns of James II through that of George I, covering not only the life of the English author; but much of the political and literary controversy of the times. This was an Age of notable scribblers and notable deceivers; a time marked by persecution, injustice, rebellion, political strife, war, and rampant crime. An age when speaking one's mind could bring a stand in the pillory, or in Newgate prison--or even a challenge by sword. Daniel Defoe experienced all of these, even before penning his fist classic piece of literature at the tender age of sixty. In all that time he has been attributed to authoring over 500 pieces of work, including essays, pamphlets, political propaganda, histories, poems, newspapers, travel commentary, criminal exposes; not to mention other classic novels; notably, Moll Flanders. Welcome to 18thc London and his world. I feel certain it is better to read about than to live; but I hope you enjoy.
Book Synopsis Robinson Crusoe Readalong by : Daniel Defoe
Download or read book Robinson Crusoe Readalong written by Daniel Defoe and published by Ags Pub. This book was released on 1994-08 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe by : William Chadwick
Download or read book The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe written by William Chadwick and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Daniel Defoe by : Paula R. Backscheider
Download or read book Daniel Defoe written by Paula R. Backscheider and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1989 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout one of English history's most tumultuous periods, Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) took part in and reported on nearly every major political, religious, and social controversy. This widely acclaimed biography offers a fascinating account of Defoe's remarkable life. Paula Backscheider reveals new information about Defoe's secret career as a double agent, his daring business ventures, his dangerous pen—and his cat-and-mouse games with those who sought to control it. This is the definitive biography of one of eighteenth-century England's most influential figures—and one of the most prolific and widely read authors of all time
Download or read book Robinson Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-01-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robinson Crusoe, a classic novel by Daniel Defoe, unfolds the gripping tale of a resourceful and tenacious Englishman marooned on a remote island for decades. Set against the backdrop of the 17th century, this quintessentially British narrative follows the eponymous character, Robinson Crusoe, as he navigates the challenges of isolation and survival with unmatched resilience. Crusoe’s ingenuity and adaptability come to the fore as he transforms his barren surroundings into a self-sufficient haven. With vivid descriptions of the island's flora and fauna, Defoe paints a vivid picture of Crusoe’s solitary existence, crafting a timeless adventure that captivates readers with its exploration of human determination and the triumph of the human spirit. It is an iconic classic that has stood the test of time and left an indelible mark on the landscape of English literature. DANIEL DEFOE [1660-1731] was one of England's most versatile and prolific authors ever: a poet, journalist, political writer, travel writer, and essayist on subjects such as history and economics, among others. He is most renowned for the novels Robinson Crusoe [1719] and - the most critically acclaimed - Moll Flanders [1722].
Book Synopsis The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe by : William Chadwick
Download or read book The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe written by William Chadwick and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Book Synopsis The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe, with Remarks Digressive and Discursive. [With a Portrait of Defoe.] by : William CHADWICK (of Arskey, Yorks.)
Download or read book The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe, with Remarks Digressive and Discursive. [With a Portrait of Defoe.] written by William CHADWICK (of Arskey, Yorks.) and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Memoirs of the Life and Times of Daniel DeFoe by : Walter Wilson
Download or read book Memoirs of the Life and Times of Daniel DeFoe written by Walter Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1830 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Political Works of Daniel Defoe: Including The True-Born Englishman, An Essay Upon Projects, The Complete English Tradesman & The Biography of the by : Daniel Defoe
Download or read book The Political Works of Daniel Defoe: Including The True-Born Englishman, An Essay Upon Projects, The Complete English Tradesman & The Biography of the written by Daniel Defoe and published by E-Artnow. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The True-Born Englishman An Essay upon Projects The Complete English Tradesman Everybody's Business Is Nobody's Business Second Thoughts are Best The Shortest Way with the Dissenters And What if the Pretender Should Come? An Answer to a Question that Nobody Thinks of A Humble Proposal to the People of England Reasons against the Succession of the House of Hanover A Seasonable Warning and Caution against the Insinuations of Papists and Jacobites in Favour of the Pretender The creator of Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe was quite politically active and that activism even resulted with his arrest, placement in a pillory and imprisoning. His most successful poem, The True-Born Englishman is a political satire that defends the king against the perceived xenophobia of his enemies, satirizing the English claim to racial purity. Defoe's notable publication, An Essay upon Projects, is a series of proposals for social and economic improvement. The Complete English Tradesman is an example of Defoe's political works. He discusses the role of the tradesman in England in comparison to tradesmen internationally, arguing that the British system of trade is far superior. The work that finally got him arrested was a pamphlet The Shortest-Way with the Dissenters, which ruthlessly satirized the High church Tories and the Dissenters. Besides these, Defoe published a great number of political essays, pamphlets and tracts. Daniel Defoe (1660 - 1731), was an English writer, journalist, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, and he is considered one of the founders of the English novel.
Book Synopsis A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh by : Daniel Defoe
Download or read book A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh written by Daniel Defoe and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh" by Daniel Defoe. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Book Synopsis Memoirs Of The Life And Time Of Daniel De Foe by : Walter Wilson
Download or read book Memoirs Of The Life And Time Of Daniel De Foe written by Walter Wilson and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A three-volume biography of the life and works of Daniel Defoe, the English writer and journalist who is best known for his novel 'Robinson Crusoe'. The author Walter Wilson provides a review of Defoe's writings as well as his opinions on various civil and ecclesiastical matters. 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.
Download or read book Daniel Defoe written by Richard West and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 1999-12-20 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the many facets of the writer's life, including life as a spy, rebel, journalist, prison convict, husband, and father