Daniel Defoe

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Daniel Defoe (c.1660-1731), one of the most famous writers in English literature, was born in London, the son of James Foe, a butcher. It was Daniel who changed his name to De Foe or Defoe in about 1705. He was interested in politics and opposed King James II. After the Glorious Revolution in 1688 and William III was on the throne, Defoe became one of his personal friends. He became a writer for the government and a satircal writer on various social issues of the time. He turned to full time writing after hearing the inspirational story of a sailor who was rescued after living alone on a desert island in the Pacific, the result being his first novel ROBINSON CRUSOE. Several other adventure stories followed, including MOLL FLANDERS.
Jan 7, 2012
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The Novels of Daniel de Foe

Jan 5, 2012
Cover of The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (Volume 2); Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years All Alone in an Uninhabited Island, on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River, Oroonoque. with an Account of His Travels Round Three Part

The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (Volume 2); Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years All Alone in an Uninhabited Island, on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River, Oroonoque. with an Account of His Travels Round Three Part

Jan 5, 2012
Cover of The Life & Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner (Volume 2)

The Life & Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner (Volume 2)

Jan 5, 2012
Cover of The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Volume 4)

The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Volume 4)

Jan 4, 2012
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The Life and Strange and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Of York, Mariner, Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years All Alone in an Uninhabited Isla

Jan 3, 2012
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The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton

Jan 2, 2012
Cover of The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Volume 2)

The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Volume 2)

Jan 2, 2012
Cover of A Tour Through the Island of Great Britain (Volume 4); Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing, I. a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns, Originally Begun by the Celebrated Daniel de Foe, Continued by the Late Mr. Richardson, and Brought D

A Tour Through the Island of Great Britain (Volume 4); Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing, I. a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns, Originally Begun by the Celebrated Daniel de Foe, Continued by the Late Mr. Richardson, and Brought D

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 4); The History of the Life and Surprising Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campbell

The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 4); The History of the Life and Surprising Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campbell

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Volume 1); Of York, Mariner with a Biographical Account of Defoe

The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Volume 1); Of York, Mariner with a Biographical Account of Defoe

Jan 1, 2012
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Works, Volume 7

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of A Collection of the Writings of the Author of the True-Born English-Man

A Collection of the Writings of the Author of the True-Born English-Man

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of A Second Volume of the Writings of the Author of the True-Born Englishman; Some Whereof Never Before Printed. Corrected and Enlarged by the Author

A Second Volume of the Writings of the Author of the True-Born Englishman; Some Whereof Never Before Printed. Corrected and Enlarged by the Author

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Romances and Narratives (Volume 14); A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before

Romances and Narratives (Volume 14); A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Romances and Narratives (Volume 3); Robinson Crusoe

Romances and Narratives (Volume 3); Robinson Crusoe

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel de Foe (Volume 7); Life and Surprising Adventure of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner. with a Biographical Account of de Foe

The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel de Foe (Volume 7); Life and Surprising Adventure of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner. with a Biographical Account of de Foe

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of A Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain, by a Gentleman [D. Defoe].

A Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain, by a Gentleman [D. Defoe].

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Robin Hood and Robinson Crusoe

Robin Hood and Robinson Crusoe

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 3); The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 3); The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 1); The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 1); The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 7); The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders

The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 7); The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Memoirs of Majr. Alexander Ramkins,

The Memoirs of Majr. Alexander Ramkins,

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Adventures of Robert Drury; During Fifteen Years Captivity on the Island of Madagascar Containing a Description of That Island an Account of Its Produce, Manufactures, and Commerce with an Account of the Manners and Customs, Wars, Religion, and Civil Polic

The Adventures of Robert Drury; During Fifteen Years Captivity on the Island of Madagascar Containing a Description of That Island an Account of Its Produce, Manufactures, and Commerce with an Account of the Manners and Customs, Wars, Religion, and Civil Polic

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (Volume 6)

Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (Volume 6)