Daniel Defoe, How to Know Him (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Trent, William Peterfield

9781451010848: Daniel Defoe, How to Know Him (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1451010842 ISBN 13: 9781451010848

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Daniel Defoe: How to Know Him offers a concise, scholarship‑driven portrait of the writer behind the famous novels. Based on Trent’s biographical study, this edition surveys Defoe’s life, work, and public persona through key writings, letters, and contemporaries, helping readers understand his influence in a time of political and literary change.

The book frames Defoe’s career from early pamphlets to later writings, highlighting how his public actions and published tracts intersect with historical events. It emphasizes the throughline of Defoe’s career, including his roles as writer, agent, and commentator, and shows how his work was received in different circles.

What you’ll experience
- A guided look at Defoe’s major life events and the contexts that shaped his writing.
- Close attention to important works, polemics, and public controversies.
- A scholarly overview that connects personal biography with literary output.
- An index and notes that help place Defoe among his peers and readers of his time.

Ideal for readers of literary biography, Defoe scholars, and anyone curious about how a renowned author built his public identity.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1451010842
ISBN 13: 9781451010848
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 346
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Daniel Defoe: How to Know Him (Classic Reprint)

William Peterfield Trent

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1451010842 ISBN 13: 9781451010848

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the extraordinary life and multifaceted career of Daniel Defoe, a prolific English writer, journalist, and political commentator of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Widely acclaimed for his groundbreaking works like Robinson Crusoe, Defoe was a pioneering figure in the development of the novel and journalism and a master of diverse genres. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Defoe's humble beginnings as a merchant to his rise to prominence as a respected intellectual and influential voice during a period of significant political and social change in England. The book delves into Defoe's remarkable body of work, including his controversial writings on religion, politics, and social issues, and examines the depth and range of his insights into human nature, economics, and contemporary events. Through extensive research and analysis, the author unveils Defoe's complex character, marked by both brilliance and contradictions, and explores the ways in which his personal experiences shaped his literary output. This engaging and well-researched book offers a nuanced portrait of Defoe, shedding light on his enduring contributions to English literature and journalism, and his lasting impact on our understanding of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781451010848_0

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