Dickory Cronke (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162659862)

Dickory Cronke is a short novel written by the acclaimed English author, Daniel Defoe. The story is set in the early 18th century and follows the life of the titular character, Dickory Cronke. Dickory is a simple man who lives in the village of St. Albans in England. Despite his lack of education, Dickory is a keen observer of the world around him and possesses a sharp wit and a kind heart.The novel is written in the form of a memoir, with Dickory recounting his life story to an unnamed narrator. We learn about his childhood, his early years as a labourer, and his eventual rise to become a successful businessman. Along the way, we also get a glimpse into the social and political landscape of England during this time, including the rise of the Hanoverian dynasty and the Jacobite rebellions.Despite its short length, Dickory Cronke is a rich and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of an ordinary person in 18th century England. Defoe's writing is vivid and evocative, and he brings the world of St. Albans to life with his detailed descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the customs of the time. Overall, Dickory Cronke is a charming and entertaining read that is sure to delight fans of historical fiction and classic literature alike.It was upwards of three years before it was discovered that he was born dumb, the knowledge of which at first gave his mother great uneasiness, but finding soon after that he had his hearing, and all his other senses to the greatest perfection, her grief began to abate, and she resolved to have him brought up as well as their circumstances and his capacity would permit.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.

Author: Daniel Defoe
ISBN-10: 1162659866
ISBN-13: 9781162659862
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.07d