Download or read book Masters of Literature Defoe written by Daniel Defoe and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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stories, which he presented to his future wife under the sobriquet Bellmour, to his Compleat English Gentleman, left unpublished at his death.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.
Download or read book Masters of Literature written by John Masefield and published by . This book was released on 192? with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Masters of Literature Defoe written by Defoe and published by Ballou Press. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Masters of Literature Defoe written by John Masefield and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Masters of Literature Defoe Classic Reprint written by John Masefield and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Masters of Literature, Defoe Daniel De Foe, or Defoe, was born in London, in the parish of St. Giles, Cripplegate, in the year 1661. His father, James Foe, a Dissenter of good family, was in business as a butcher in that parish. He was probably a very prosperous butcher. Nothing much is known of the little Daniel's childhood. The Plague visited London when he was three years old; but he was then too young "to take notice" of what was afterwards one of his most deep impressions. Even if he noticed the Fire, a few months later, it was probably less important to him than the breaking of a toy. The words "he may have'' are pleasant to the unimaginative. Little Daniel "may have" been in the country during both tragedies. The only facts known to us of his childhood are: (a) that he learned "from a boxing young English boy," probably at the cost of a bloody nose, not to strike his enemy when down; (b) that he copied out the Pentateuch in shorthand, so that he might have some holy writ of his own if, as was feared then, pious Charles II, taking to Popery, should prohibit the printed English Bible; and (c) that he drank the Bath waters about the year 1674. At the age of fourteen he was sent to study for the ministry at an academy at Newington Green, under "that polite and profound scholar," the Rev. Charles Morton, an ejected divine. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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.
Download or read book Th odore de B ze naquit V zelay le 24 juin 1519 written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe Illustrated written by Daniel Defoe and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 2778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Satire Fantasy and Writings on the Supernatural by Daniel Defoe Part II vol 7 written by W R Owens and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The publication of the 44-volume Works of Daniel Defoe continues with this collection of Defoe's satirical poetry and fantasy writings, and writings on the supernatural.
Download or read book Robinson Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-09-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life and Strange Surprising 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, where in all the Men perished but Himself. With An Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates) is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1719 and sometimes regarded as the first novel in English. The book is a fictional autobiography of the title character, an English castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Venezuela, encountering Native Americans, captives, and mutineers before being rescued. This device, presenting an account of supposedly factual events, is known as a "false document" and gives a realistic frame story.
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:
Download or read book Approaches to Teaching Defoe s Robinson Crusoe written by Maximillian E. Novak and published by Modern Language Assn of Amer. This book was released on 2005 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now at ninety-three volumes, this popular MLA series addresses a broad range of literary texts. Each volume surveys teaching aids and critical material and brings together essays that apply a variety of perspectives to teaching the text. In these essays, experienced teachers discuss approaches and methods they have found effective in keeping classroom discussions lively.
Download or read book Robinson Crusoe Daniel Defoe written by Daniel Defoe and published by Lumbreras Classics Books. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published on 25 April 1719. The first edition credited the work's protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and the book a travelogue of true incidents.Epistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is presented as an autobiography of the title character (whose birth name is Robinson Kreutznaer) a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical desert island near the coasts of Venezuela and Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers, before ultimately being rescued. The story has been thought to be based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish castaway who lived for four years on a Pacific island called "Más a Tierra", now part of Chile, which was renamed Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966.Despite its simple narrative style, Robinson Crusoe was well received in the literary world and is often credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction as a literary genre. It is generally seen as a contender for the first English novel.Before the end of 1719, the book had already run through four editions, and it has gone on to become one of the most widely published books in history, spawning so many imitations, not only in literature but also in film, television, and radio, that its name is used to define a genre, the Robinsonade.
Download or read book The Novels of Daniel Defoe Part I Vol 1 written by W R Owens and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 1600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Defoe is known as the father of the English novel. This is the modern critical edition of Defoe's novels. It brings together all three parts of "Robinson Crusoe" and examines their relationship. The editorial material includes an introduction to each novel, explanatory endnotes, textual notes, and a consolidated index in volume 10.
Download or read book Robinson Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-09-21 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shipwrecked off the coast of Trinidad, Robinson Crusoe – a young man with a thirst for adventure – finds himself washed up on a remote tropical island with nothing but a few tools and animals for company. Cast away for thirty years, he must battle cannibals, mutineers and the elements in a tale so convincing that many readers at the time believed it to be non-fiction. A true page-turner, Robinson Crusoe is one of the most enduring novels in the English language and its unique blend of extraordinary realism and brilliant drama continues to delight readers the world over. This Macmillan Collector’s Library edition of Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe features illustrations by the celebrated Victorian caricaturist George Cruikshank, and an afterword by writer and journalist Ned Halley. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.
Download or read book Daniel Defoe written by William Minto and published by London : Macmillan. This book was released on 1879 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Minto was a literary critic from Scotland, and in this book he provides a biographical study of Defoe. Defoe was the author of Robinson Crusoe, and one of the earliest masters of the English novel. He was also famous for the anti-Tory pamphlet The Shortest-Way With The Dissenters and the late novel Moll Flanders. Minto examines Defoe in light of both his literary achievement and lifelong political activity. Contents include: Defoe's Youth and Early Pursuits; King William's Adjutant, A Martyr to Dissent?, The Review of the Affairs of France, The Advocate of Peace and Union; Dr. Sacheverell, and the Change of Government; Difficulties in Re-Changing Sides; Later Journalistic Labors; The Place of Defoe's Fictions in His Life; and His Mysterious End.
