Aimed at students, this work offers a survey of Defoe's career and writings, with readings of his major works.
Daniel Defoe had an eventful and adventurous life as a merchant, politician, spy and literary hack. He is one of the eighteenth century's most lively, innovative and important authors, famous not only for his novels, including Robinson Crusoe, Moll Flanders, and Roxana, but for …
Daniel Defoe is one of the 18th century's most lively, innovative and important authors, famous not only for his novels, but for his extensive work in journalism, political polemic and conduct guides. Key issues in Defoe's work are discussed in this Companion.
Daniel Defoe had an eventful and adventurous life as a merchant, politician, spy and literary hack. He is one of the eighteenth century's most lively, innovative and important authors, famous not only for his novels, including Robinson Crusoe, Moll Flanders, and Roxana, but for …