ADVENTURE CLASSICS - Premium Collection: 8 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) (eBook)

Daniel Defoe (1660–1731) was an English writer, journalist, and spy, who gained enduring fame for his novel 'Robinson Crusoe' (1719). Defoe is noted for being one of the progenitors of the English novel, and he wrote more than five hundred books, pamphlets, articles, and poems. His literary career began with the publication of 'An Essay upon Projects' (1697), which proposed ideas for social and economic improvement. 'Robinson Crusoe' was his first fiction work, and it became an instant success, leading him to publish a series of novels thereafter. Defoe's writing style is characterized by its narrative fluency, vivid detail, and psychological depth. His interest in the experiences of people stranded or isolated from society speaks to his fascination with the themes of survival, individualism, and human resilience. Another prominent work, 'Moll Flanders' (1722), presents the life of its eponymous heroine, a woman of determination who pursues her destiny despite the constraints imposed on her by society. The 'ADVENTURE CLASSICS - Premium Collection: 8 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)' is a testament to Defoe's exploration of adventure narratives and his capacity to blend realism and imagination. Defoe's impact on literature is undeniable; his novels reflect a progressive outlook on the human condition and an inventive approach to storytelling that earned him a lasting spot in the literary canon.