Publisher's Synopsis
Moll Flanders is a novel written by Daniel Defoe in 1722. The book is a first-person narrative that tells the story of a woman named Moll Flanders, who is born into poverty in 17th century England. Moll's life is marked by a series of unfortunate events, including an early abandonment by her mother, a failed marriage, and a life of crime and prostitution.Despite her difficult circumstances, Moll is a resilient and resourceful character who is determined to survive and thrive in a society that is hostile to women like her. She uses her wit and charm to manipulate men and gain financial security, but her schemes often backfire, leading to more trouble and heartache.Throughout the novel, Moll struggles to reconcile her desire for wealth and status with her sense of morality and her longing for love and companionship. She is a complex and flawed character who is both sympathetic and frustrating, and her story offers a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century England.Moll Flanders is considered a classic of English literature and is praised for its realistic depiction of the struggles faced by women in the era. The book has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television series, and it continues to be studied and enjoyed by readers around the world.1903. English novelist, pamphleteer, and journalist, Defoe is best remembered for his novel Robinson Crusoe, a story of a man shipwrecked alone on an island. Along with Samuel Richardson, Defoe is considered the founder of the English novel. He is also the only man to be pilloried to go on to become a national hero. Defoe's choice of a female protagonist in Moll Flanders reflected his interest in the female experience. Moll is born in Newgate, where her mother is under sentence of death for theft. Her sentence is commuted to transportation to Virginia. The abandoned child is educated by a gentlewoman. Moll suffers romantic disillusionment, when she is ruined at the hands of a cynical male seducer. She becomes a whore and a thief, but finally she gains the status of a gentlewoman through the spoils of a successful colonial plantation. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
