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Defoe (1909)

Defoe (1909)

Masefield, John

Paperback

Poetry CriticismGeneral PoetryScreenplays

ISBN10: 054860813X
ISBN13: 9780548608135
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 2 2007
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Defoe is a book written by John Masefield in 1909. It is a biographical novel that tells the story of the life of Daniel Defoe, the famous English writer, journalist, and spy. The book follows Defoe's life from his early years as a merchant's son to his rise as a writer and political commentator, and his involvement in the Monmouth Rebellion and subsequent imprisonment.Masefield's book is a detailed and vivid portrayal of Defoe's life, including his relationships with his family, his political and religious beliefs, and his literary achievements. The book also explores Defoe's complex personality, including his struggles with debt and his tendency to take on multiple identities and personas.Throughout the book, Masefield provides a rich historical context for Defoe's life, including the political and social climate of 17th and 18th century England. The book is written in a narrative style that is both engaging and informative, making it an excellent choice for anyone interested in the life and works of Daniel Defoe or the history of England during this period.Overall, Defoe is a fascinating and well-written biography that offers a unique insight into the life of one of England's most famous writers. Masefield's book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or the life of Daniel Defoe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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