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stories, which he presented to his future wife under the sobriquet Bellmour, to his Compleat English Gentleman, left unpublished at his death.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.

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Download or read book 8 ADVENTURE CLASSICS IN ONE PREMIUM EDITION Illustrated written by Daniel Defoe and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 2663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of Daniel Defoe's greatest adventure novels has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Novels: "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. "Colonel Jack" – Colonel Jack follows an orphaned boy from a life of poverty and crime to colonial prosperity, military and marital imbroglios, and religious conversion, driven by a problematic notion of becoming a "gentleman." "Captain Singleton" – an adventure story that covers a traversal of Africa and taps into the contemporary fascination with piracy. "Moll Flanders" – The titular heroine appears as a whore, bigamist, and thief, commits adultery and incest, and yet manages to retain the reader's sympathy. "Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress" – The novel follows the adventures of a young woman from wealth, to prostitution, to freedom. "The Consolidator" – In this satirical novel, which mixes fantasy with political and social satire, Defoe's narrator travels to the moon. "Memoirs of a Cavalier" – This novel 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. "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" – The sequel to "Robinson" describes how Crusoe traveled back in Bedford. Biography: Daniel Defoe by William Minto 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.

Download or read book THE STORM Unabridged written by Daniel Defoe and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Storm relates the events of a week-long storm that hit London starting on 24 November and reaching its height on the night of 26/27 November 1703. It is known as the Great Storm of 1703, and it was described by Defoe as "The Greatest, the Longest in Duration, the widest in Extent, of all the Tempests and Storms that History gives any Account of since the Beginning of Time." During the work on this piece Defoe used other peoples personal accounts of the storm submitted to him through newspaper add. Defoe also shared his view on the reasons of the great disaster, claiming that the destruction of the sovereign fleet, in which about one-fifth of the navy was lost, was a punishment for their poor performance against the Catholic armies of France and Spain during the first year of the War of the Spanish Succession. The Storm is a pioneering work of journalism and science reporting. It has been called the first substantial work of modern journalism, and it is the first detailed account of a hurricane in Britain. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural.

Download or read book The Complete Adventures of Robinson Crusoe 3 Books in One Volume Illustrated written by Daniel Defoe and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 1062 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 50 Classic Biographies written by Golgotha Press and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 12295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn more about some of the most interesting people to ever live with this anthology of 50 classic biographies. An active table of contents is included to make it easy to quickly find the book you are looking for. Abraham Lincoln by Lord Charnwood The Adventures of Daniel Boone by Uncle Philip Alaska Days with John Muir by Samual Hall Alfred Tennyson by Andrew Lang Andrew Jackson by William Garrott Brown Balzac by Frederick Lawton Bacon by Richard William Church Benjamin Franklin by John Torrey Morse, Jr. An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill by William Frederick Charles Darwin by Grant Allen Chaucer by Adolphus William Ward Christopher Columbus by Mildred Stapley Byne Claudius by C. Suetonious Tranquillus Men of Letters: Coleridge by H. D. Traill Daniel Defoe by William Minto Emily Brontë by A. Mary F. Robinson Frederick Douglass by Charles Waddell Chesnutt George Washington by William Roscoe Thayer George Eliot by George Willis Cooke Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Patrick Braybrooke H. G. Wells by J. D. Beresford Hawthorne by Henry James Henry VIII and His Court by Herbert Tree Herbert Hoover by Vernon Kellogg Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters by William Austen-Leigh and Richard Arthur-Leigh John Bunyan by James Anthony Froude John Knox by A. Taylor Innes John Quincy Adams by John. T. Morse Julius Caesar by C. Suetonious Tranquillus Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane by Herself Life of Charles Dickens by Frank Marzials Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee by John Esten Cooke The Life of Jesus of Nazareth by Rush Rhees Life of John Keats by William Michael Rossetti Life of John Milton by Richard Garnett The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti by John Addington Symonds St. Francis of Assisi by Paul Sabatier Life of Wagner by Louis Nohl A Life of William Shakespeare by Sidney Lee Mark Twain by Archibald Henderson Matthew Arnold by G. W. E. Russell Nero by C. Suetonious Tranquillus Patrick Henry by Moses Coit Tyler The Princess Pocahontas by Virginia Watson Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey Queen Elizabeth by Jacob Abbott Rudyard Kipling by John Palmer Theodore Roosevelt; An Intimate Biography by William Roscoe Thayer Thomas Jefferson by Henry Childs Merwin DISCLAIMER: There has been concern about the table of contents (or lack thereof) in the ""50 Classic Books"" Series. Golgotha Press has addressed this problem and readers who download the books as of November 2011 can access a functional table of contents by going to the front of the book and paging forward two pages. Because of the size of this book, the ""active"" feature in the conversion is removed. We are trying resolve this problem, but until then, please follow the steps above. If you still experience the problem, please contact us so we can investigate exactly what is happening. Please note, however, that the table of contents does not become active until you purchase the book--preview mode does not currently support active TOC's. We apologize for any confusion or frustration this has caused."

Download or read book The Life of Daniel Defoe written by William Minto and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Defoe was an author to some two hundred and fifty separate books and pamphlets, very few of them under his own name. Probably two men could not be found who would read through the vast mass of contemporary anonymous and pseudonymous print, and agree upon a complete list of Defoe's writings. Fortunately, however, for those who wish to get a clear idea of his life and character, the identification is not pure guess-work on internal evidence. He put his own name or initials to some of his productions, and treated the authorship of others as open secrets. Enough is ascertained as his to provide us with the means for a complete understanding of his opinions and his conduct. For the following sketch, I have endeavoured to connect Defoe and his work with the history of the time.

Download or read book ADVENTURE CLASSICS Premium Collection 8 Novels in One Volume Illustrated written by Daniel Defoe and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 2673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Defoe's 'ADVENTURE CLASSICS - Premium Collection: 8 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)' is a comprehensive collection of his most renowned works, including 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'Moll Flanders'. Defoe's literary style is characterized by his realistic detail and vivid storytelling, which immerses readers in the adventures of his characters. This collection is a seminal piece of English literature, showcasing Defoe's influence on the development of the novel as a genre. The inclusion of illustrations adds visual depth to the narratives, enhancing the reading experience for audiences of all ages. Daniel Defoe, a prolific writer and political activist, drew inspiration for his novels from real-life events and his own experiences. His works often explore themes of survival, self-reliance, and moral dilemmas, reflecting the social and political climate of his time. Defoe's ability to captivate readers with his compelling narratives and relatable characters solidified his reputation as a literary pioneer. I highly recommend 'ADVENTURE CLASSICS - Premium Collection' to readers who appreciate classic literature and engaging storytelling. Daniel Defoe's timeless tales continue to resonate with audiences today, offering valuable insights into the human experience and enduring themes that transcend the centuries.

Download or read book The Consolidator Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon written by Daniel Defoe and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Consolidator or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon is a satirical novel that mixes fantasy with political and social satire. The narrator travels to the moon mostly to get a dispassionate and crushingly granular view of recent and contemporary British political history. The consolidator is a mean of transport that is used to get to the moon – a chariot with two feathered winged creatures, each of them representing the houses of parliament. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural.

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Download or read book Colonel Jack written by Daniel Defoe and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Jack follows an orphaned boy from a life of poverty and crime to colonial prosperity, military and marital imbroglios, and religious conversion, driven by a problematic notion of becoming a "gentleman." Colonel Jack prominently tackles the subjects of money and crime. The novel begins with Jack as an abandoned illegitimate child, whose attending nurse is instructed by his father to inform Jack when he grows up that he is a "Gentleman". Jack goes through many adventures, initially turning to crime from desperation, wandering around the country and beyond, finding love several times... Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural.

Download or read book THE HISTORY OF THE DEVIL Exploration of the Devil s Role in the History of Civilization The Political and the Religious Aspects written by Daniel Defoe and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: “THE HISTORY OF THE DEVIL – Exploration of the Devil's Role in the History of Civilization: The Political and the Religious Aspects” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Political History of the Devil is a philosophical work in which Defoe explores the role of the Devil in the history of civilization. It may be said that his view on this topic is that of an 18th-century Presbyterian – he blames the Devil for the Crusades and sees him as close to Europe's Catholic powers. General scholarly opinion is that Defoe really did think of the Devil as a participant in world history. He spends some time discussing Milton's Paradise Lost and explaining why he considers it inaccurate. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural.