Daniel Defoe

Roxana, the Fortunate Mistress (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

In "Roxana, the Fortunate Mistress," Daniel Defoe crafts a compelling narrative that explores the life of a woman navigating the turbulent waters of 17th-century society. This novel, written in prose imbued with vivid details and psychological depth, challenges contemporary notions of virtue and morality. Defoe's exploration of themes such as gender, power, and economic independence reflects the burgeoning individualism of the Enlightenment, encapsulating the struggles and triumphs of a protagonist whose fortune is both a blessing and a curse. Roxana's journey unveils the complexities of female agency within a patriarchal framework, as she oscillates between manipulation and empowerment in her quest for autonomy. Daniel Defoe, a pioneering figure in English literature, was often influenced by his experiences in trade and his encounters with the socio-political dynamics of his time. His background in commerce and his own brushes with financial instability infused "Roxana" with authenticity and a keen awareness of the precariousness of fortune. Defoe's firsthand understanding of the harsh realities faced by women further informed the multifaceted character of Roxana, making her a reflection of the author's broader societal concerns. "Roxana, the Fortunate Mistress" is an essential read for those interested in the intersections of gender and economics in literature. Defoe's incisive commentary on the condition of women in a rapidly changing world resonates powerfully today, making this text relevant not only as a work of historical fiction but also as a profound exploration of personal sovereignty. Readers will find themselves enthralled by Roxana's bold and often contradictory choices, inviting reflection on their own definitions of success and freedom.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028298340
• Artikelnr.: 67691142

Autorenporträt

Daniel Foe was born in London c. 1660, the son of James, a prosperous chandler and Presbyterian dissenter. He lived through the Great Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of 1666, which left only his and two other houses standing in the area. As a general merchant, he was able to buy a country estate and a ship, though he was nearly always in debt. He joined the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, but was pardoned. However, he spent a spell in debtor's prison, after which he travelled Europe and Scotland, returning in 1695, when, now surnamed Defoe, he began serving as a Commissioner of the Glass Duty and, in 1696, running a brick and tile factory. He became a prolific pamphleteer, which led him to the pillory and Newgate Prison. In exchange for his liberty, he agreed to work as an intelligence agent for the Tories, then as a propagandist for the Whigs, and then as a mouthpiece for the Anglo-Scottish Union. His novels and non-fiction books occupied him from the mid 1710s until his death in 1731.