Author: Daniel DefoePublisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
A Second Volume of the Writings of the Author of The True-born Englishman
Author: Daniel DefoeDaniel Defoe. His Life and Recently Discovered Writings, Extending from 1716 to 1729
Author: Daniel DefoePublisher: London : J.C. Hotten
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
The Life of Daniel Defoe
Author: John RichettiPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0631195297
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
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
The Life of Daniel Defoe
Author: Thomas WrightDaniel Defoe: The life of Daniel Defoe
Author: Daniel DefoeThe Oxford Handbook of Daniel Defoe
Author: Nicholas SeagerPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198827172
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
The Oxford Handbook of Daniel Defoe is the most comprehensive overview available of the author's life, times, writings, and reception. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) is a major author in world literature, renowned for a succession of novels including Robinson Crusoe, Moll Flanders, and A Journal of the Plague Year, but more famous in his lifetime as a poet, journalist, and political agent. Across his vast oeuvre, which includes books, pamphlets, and periodicals, Defoe commented on virtually every development and issue of his lifetime, a turbulent and transformative period in British and global history. Defoe has proven challenging to position--in some respects he is a traditional and conservative thinker, but in other ways he is a progressive and innovative writer. He therefore benefits from the range of critical appraisals offered in this Handbook. The Handbook ranges from concerns of gender, class, and race to those of politics, religion, and economics. In accessible but learned chapters, contributors explore salient contexts in ways that show how they overlap and intersect, such as in chapters on science, environment, and empire. The Handbook provides both a thorough introduction to Defoe and to early eighteenth-century society, culture, and literature more broadly. Thirty-six chapters by leading literary scholars and historians explore the various genres in which Defoe wrote; the sociocultural contexts that inform his works; his writings on different locales, from the local to the global; and the posthumous reception and creative responses to his works.
A Catalogue of the Printed Books and Manuscripts
Author: Alexander DycePublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338525289X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
The Complete Novels
Author: Daniel DefoePublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2777
Book Description
This meticulously edited and illustrated Daniel Defoe collection includes:_x000D_ Novels:_x000D_ "Robinson Crusoe" – Defoe's most famous novel tells the story of a man's shipwreck on a desert island for thirty years and his subsequent adventures._x000D_ "Captain Singleton" – an adventure story that covers a traversal of Africa and taps into the contemporary fascination with piracy._x000D_ "Colonel Jack" – follows an orphaned boy from a life of poverty and crime to colonial prosperity, military imbroglios, and religious conversion, driven by a tricky notion of becoming a "gentleman."_x000D_ "Moll Flanders" – tells the story of the fall and eventual redemption of a lone woman in 17th-century England. _x000D_ "Memoirs of a Cavalier" – is set during the Thirty Years' War and the English Civil War. It is presented as a military journal of the Wars in Germany and England._x000D_ "A Journal of the Plague Year" – This biographical novel is an account of one man's experiences of the year 1665, in which the Great Plague struck the city of London._x000D_ "Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress" – The novel follows the adventures of a young woman from wealth, to prostitution, to freedom._x000D_ "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" – The sequel to "Robinson" describes how Crusoe traveled back in Bedford._x000D_ Criticism:_x000D_ Robinson Crusoe by Arthur Quiller-Couch_x000D_ Robinson Crusoe by W. P. Trent_x000D_ Biographies:_x000D_ The Life of Daniel De Foe by George Chalmers_x000D_ Daniel Defoe by William Minto_x000D_ The Earlier Life of Daniel Defoe by Henry Morley_x000D_ Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), was an English writer, journalist, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe.
Jonathan Swift and the Eighteenth-Century Book
Author: Paddy BullardPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107244641
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Jonathan Swift lived through a period of turbulence and innovation in the evolution of the book. His publications, perhaps more than those of any other single author, illustrate the range of developments that transformed print culture during the early Enlightenment. Swift was a prolific author and a frequent visitor at the printing house, and he wrote as critic and satirist about the nature of text. The shifting moods of irony, complicity and indignation that characterise his dealings with the book trade add a layer of complexity to the bibliographic record of his published works. The essays collected here offer the first comprehensive, integrated survey of that record. They shed new light on the politics of the eighteenth-century book trade, on Swift's innovations as a maker of books, on the habits and opinions revealed by his commentary on printed texts and on the re-shaping of the Swiftian book after his death.
The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)
Author: Daniel DefoePublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 2778
Book Description
In 'The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)', readers are transported back in time to the 18th century, where Defoe's unique literary style captivates with its realism and attention to detail. Known for his vivid storytelling and social commentary, Defoe's novels often provide a window into the social and political landscape of his time, making his works both entertaining and educational. From the iconic 'Robinson Crusoe' to lesser-known gems like 'Moll Flanders', this collection showcases Defoe's versatility as a writer. The use of illustrations further enhances the reader's experience, bringing these timeless tales to life. The book is a valuable addition to any literature lover's collection. Daniel Defoe, considered one of the pioneers of the English novel, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society. His keen eye for detail and deep understanding of human nature are evident in his works, making them both thought-provoking and engaging. Defoe's ability to create complex characters and compelling plots helped cement his place in literary history. 'The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)' is a must-read for those interested in classic literature and historical fiction, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past through the eyes of a master storyteller.