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Daniel Defoe

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Daniel Defoe was an English writer and journalist, best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe," which is often regarded as one of the first novels in the English language. Born in the late 17th century, Defoe's work spans various genres, including fiction, travel writing, and political pamphlets. His keen observations of society and human nature are evident in his historical accounts, such as "A Journal of the Plague Year," which reflects on the Great Plague of 1665. Defoe's writings often blend adventure with social commentary, showcasing his versatility and depth as a thinker and storyteller.

Books by This Author

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A Journal of the Plague Year / Being Observations or Memorials of the Most Remarkable Occurrences, as Well Public as Private, Which Happened in London During the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen Who Continued All the While in London cover A Journal of the Plague Year / Being Observations or Memorials of the Most Remarkable Occurrences, as Well Public as Private, Which Happened in London During the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen Who Continued All the While in London Daniel Defoe A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before cover A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before Daniel Defoe A Seasonable Warning and Caution against the Insinuations of Papists and Jacobites in favour of the Pretender / Being a Letter from an Englishman at the Court of Hanover cover A Seasonable Warning and Caution against the Insinuations of Papists and Jacobites in favour of the Pretender / Being a Letter from an Englishman at the Court of Hanover Daniel Defoe A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh cover A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh Daniel Defoe A True Relation of the Apparition of one Mrs. Veal / The Next Day after Her Death, to one Mrs. Bargrave, at Canterbury, the 8th of September, 1705; which Apparition Recommends the Perusal of Drelincourt's Book of Consolations against the Fears of Death cover A True Relation of the Apparition of one Mrs. Veal / The Next Day after Her Death, to one Mrs. Bargrave, at Canterbury, the 8th of September, 1705; which Apparition Recommends the Perusal of Drelincourt's Book of Consolations against the Fears of Death Daniel Defoe A Vindication of the Press cover A Vindication of the Press Daniel Defoe An American Robinson Crusoe cover An American Robinson Crusoe Daniel Defoe An Answer to a Question that Nobody thinks of, viz., But what if the Queen should Die? cover An Answer to a Question that Nobody thinks of, viz., But what if the Queen should Die? Daniel Defoe An Appeal to Honour and Justice, Though It Be of His Worst Enemies. / Being A True Account of His Conduct in Public Affairs. cover An Appeal to Honour and Justice, Though It Be of His Worst Enemies. / Being A True Account of His Conduct in Public Affairs. Daniel Defoe An Essay Upon Projects cover An Essay Upon Projects Daniel Defoe An Humble Proposal to the People of England, for the Increase of their Trade, and Encouragement of Their Manufactures / Whether the Present Uncertainty of Affairs Issues in Peace or War cover An Humble Proposal to the People of England, for the Increase of their Trade, and Encouragement of Their Manufactures / Whether the Present Uncertainty of Affairs Issues in Peace or War Daniel Defoe And What if the Pretender should Come? / Or Some Considerations of the Advantages and Real Consequences of the Pretender's Possessing the Crown of Great Britain cover And What if the Pretender should Come? / Or Some Considerations of the Advantages and Real Consequences of the Pretender's Possessing the Crown of Great Britain Daniel Defoe
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