Daniel Defoe

1,997 books • 74 series

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 2, 2011
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The Poor Man's Plea in Relation to All the Proclamations, Declarations, Acts of Parliament, &, Which Have Been, or Shall Be Made, or Publish'd, for a Reformation of Manners, and Suppressing Immorality in the Nations. (1698)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of An Essay Upon Projects (1697)

An Essay Upon Projects (1697)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of The True-Born Englishman a Satyr. (1700)

The True-Born Englishman a Satyr. (1700)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of A Letter to a Member of Parliament, Shewing, That a Restraint on the Press Is Inconsistent with the Protestant Religion, and Dangerous to the Liberties of the Nation (1698)

A Letter to a Member of Parliament, Shewing, That a Restraint on the Press Is Inconsistent with the Protestant Religion, and Dangerous to the Liberties of the Nation (1698)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of The Two Great Questions Further Considered with Some Reply to the Remarks / By the Author. (1700)

The Two Great Questions Further Considered with Some Reply to the Remarks / By the Author. (1700)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of The Pacificator a Poem. (1700)

The Pacificator a Poem. (1700)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of The Pretences of the French Invasion Examined for the Information of the People of England (1692)

The Pretences of the French Invasion Examined for the Information of the People of England (1692)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of The Interests of the Several Princes and States of Europe Consider'd, with Respect to the Succession of the Crown of Spain, and the Titles of the Several Pretenders Thereto Examin'd (1698)

The Interests of the Several Princes and States of Europe Consider'd, with Respect to the Succession of the Crown of Spain, and the Titles of the Several Pretenders Thereto Examin'd (1698)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of Reasons Humbly Offer'd for a Law to Enact the Castration of Popish Ecclesiastics, as the Best Way to Prevent the Growth of Popery in England (1700)

Reasons Humbly Offer'd for a Law to Enact the Castration of Popish Ecclesiastics, as the Best Way to Prevent the Growth of Popery in England (1700)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of A Voyage to the World of Cartesius Written Originally in French, and Now Translated Into English. (1692)

A Voyage to the World of Cartesius Written Originally in French, and Now Translated Into English. (1692)

Jan 2, 2011
Cover of A Letter to a Member of Parliament, Shewing the Necessity of Regulating the Press Chiefly from the Necessity of Publick Establishments in Religion, from the Rights and Immunities of a National Church (1699)

A Letter to a Member of Parliament, Shewing the Necessity of Regulating the Press Chiefly from the Necessity of Publick Establishments in Religion, from the Rights and Immunities of a National Church (1699)

Jan 1, 2011
Cover of Robinson Crusoe Kisiwani

Robinson Crusoe Kisiwani

Jan 1, 2011
Cover of An Answer to the Late K. James's Last Declaration, Dated at St. Germains, April 17. S.N. 1693 (1693)

An Answer to the Late K. James's Last Declaration, Dated at St. Germains, April 17. S.N. 1693 (1693)

Jan 1, 2011
Cover of Robinson Crusoe Audio

Robinson Crusoe Audio

Jan 1, 2011
Cover of An Account of Monsieur de Quesne's Late Expedition at Chio Together with the Negotiation of Monsieur Guilleragues, the French Ambassadour at the Port / In a Letter Written by an Officer of the Grand Vizir's to a Pacha; Translated Into English. (1683)

An Account of Monsieur de Quesne's Late Expedition at Chio Together with the Negotiation of Monsieur Guilleragues, the French Ambassadour at the Port / In a Letter Written by an Officer of the Grand Vizir's to a Pacha; Translated Into English. (1683)

Dec 13, 2010
Cover of The Two Great Questions Consider'd I. What the French King Will Do, with Respect to the Spanish Monarchy, II. What Measures the English Ought to Take. (1700)

The Two Great Questions Consider'd I. What the French King Will Do, with Respect to the Spanish Monarchy, II. What Measures the English Ought to Take. (1700)

Dec 13, 2010
Cover of An Argument Shewing, That a Standing Army, with Consent of Parliament, Is Not Inconsistent with a Free Government, & (1698)

An Argument Shewing, That a Standing Army, with Consent of Parliament, Is Not Inconsistent with a Free Government, & (1698)

Dec 13, 2010
Cover of A Brief Reply to the History of Standing Armies in England with Some Account of the Authors. (1698)

A Brief Reply to the History of Standing Armies in England with Some Account of the Authors. (1698)

Nov 1, 2010
Cover of The Life Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (New Edition)

The Life Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (New Edition)

Nov 1, 2010
Cover of From London to Land's End and Two Letters from the "Journey Through England by a Gentleman" (eBook)

From London to Land's End and Two Letters from the "Journey Through England by a Gentleman" (eBook)

Oct 21, 2010
Cover of A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns, by the Late Mr. Richardson the Seventh Edition Volume 3 of 4

A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns, by the Late Mr. Richardson the Seventh Edition Volume 3 of 4

Oct 21, 2010
Cover of A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns, by the Late Mr. Richardson the Seventh Edition Volume 2 of 4

A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns, by the Late Mr. Richardson the Seventh Edition Volume 2 of 4

Oct 21, 2010
Cover of A Tour Through the Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing, I. a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns the Eighth Edition Volume 1 of 4

A Tour Through the Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing, I. a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns the Eighth Edition Volume 1 of 4

Oct 21, 2010
Cover of A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns, by the Late Mr. Richardson the Seventh Edition Volume 1 of 4

A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journies. Containing a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns, by the Late Mr. Richardson the Seventh Edition Volume 1 of 4