| Dickory Cronke Contributor(s): Defoe, Daniel (Author) |
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ISBN: 172103823X ISBN-13: 9781721038237 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $5.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.18 lbs) 52 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Daniel Defoe, born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, which is second only to the Bible in its number of translations. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. Defoe wrote many political tracts and often was in trouble with the authorities, including prison time. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted with him. Defoe was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than three hundred works-books, pamphlets, and journals-on diverse topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural. He was also a pioneer of business journalism and economic journalism. |