Daniel Defoe

The True-Born Englishman: A Satire (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Daniel Defoe (1660?-1731) was a prolific English writer who became one of the first Western writers to write novels and turn them into a sought after literary genre. During his life, Defoe wrote more than 500 books, pamphlets and journals on topics as wide ranging as politics, crime, religion, psychology, supernatural events, and even economics.

While those are all impressive accomplishments, Defoe’s name has lived on through Robinson Crusoe, one of the first and finest novels ever written. The book is written as a fictional autobiography of Robinson Crusoe, a castaway who spends nearly 30 years on a tropical island, where he encounters all kinds of danger and adventures. Published in the early 18th century, the novel may have been inspired by a real Scottish castaway, Alexander Selkirk, who lived for nearly 5 years on a Pacific Island. That island’s name has since been changed to Robinson Crusoe Island. Robinson Crusoe was a stark departure from the typical literature of the day, which was still based on ancient mythology, legends, and history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Krill Press
• Seitenzahl: 45
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781531211462
• Artikelnr.: 54084481

Autorenporträt

Daniel Defoe (c. 1660 – 1731), an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, is often considered the progenitor of the English novel. His notable work, 'The True-Born Englishman: A Satire', exemplifies his adept skills in satirical verse and his propensity to engage with social and political issues of his time. Defoe's literary style is marked by his vivid realism and his capacity to imbue his narratives with intricate detail. Best known for the novel 'Robinson Crusoe' (1719), a work which has since become a classic of English literature, Defoe displayed a remarkable range of interests and literary talents. He followed 'Robinson Crusoe' with a series of novels, including 'Moll Flanders' (1722) and 'A Journal of the Plague Year' (1722), which further cemented his reputation as a pioneering figure in the development of the English novel. In 'The True-Born Englishman', Defoe confronts the xenophobic attitudes of his contemporaries, challenging the concept of English racial purity. Throughout his literary career, Defoe demonstrated an insightful understanding of the human condition, as well as a formidable ability to dramatize the issues and crises of his day. His contributions to literature and journalism have had an enduring impact on the literary world, making him a seminal figure in the study of eighteenth-century English literature.