From Wikipedia: Daniel Defoe, born Daniel Foe (1660 – 24 April 1731)was an English writer, trader, journalist, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
Defoe was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than three hundred works—books, pamphlets, and journals—on diverse topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural. He was also a pioneer of business journalism and economic journalism.
First published in 1722, Journal of a Plague Year is a gripping account of the Great Plague of London in 1665. Blurring the lines between fiction and historical reporting, Defoe delivers a vivid narrative that captures the fear, resilience, and societal upheavals of a city ravaged by a deadly epidemic. Through its meticulous detail and humanistic approach, the book remains a timeless exploration of how societies respond to crises. … Read More
“The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” is a novel written by Daniel Defoe and first published in 1719. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of English literature and is often regarded as the first modern novel. The novel tells the tale of Robinson Crusoe, a young Englishman who sets out on a sea voyage against his family’s wishes. However, the ship encounters a violent storm, and Crusoe finds himself the sole survivor, stranded on a remote island. With limi… Read More
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From Wikipedia: Daniel Defoe, born Daniel Foe (1660 – 24 April 1731)was an English writer, trader, journalist, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
Defoe was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than three hundred works—books, pamphlets, and journals—on diverse topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural. He was also a pioneer of business journalism and economic journalism.
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First published in 1722, Journal of a Plague Year is a gripping account of the Great Plague of London in 1665. Blurring the lines between fiction and historical reporting, Defoe delivers a vivid narrative that captures the fear, resilience, and societal upheavals of a city ravaged by a deadly epidemic. Through its meticulous detail and humanistic approach, the book remains a timeless exploration of how societies respond to crises.
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by Daniel Defoe
“The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” is a novel written by Daniel Defoe and first published in 1719. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of English literature and is often regarded as the first modern novel.
The novel tells the tale of Robinson Crusoe, a young Englishman who sets out on a sea voyage against his family’s wishes. However, the ship encounters a violent storm, and Crusoe finds himself the sole survivor, stranded on a remote island. With limi… Read More