Moll Flanders is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old age.
The novel is based partially on the life of Moll King, a London criminal whom Defoe met while visiting Newgate Prison.
The novel is based partially on the life of Moll King, a London criminal whom Defoe met while visiting Newgate Prison.