Moll Flanders (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162768670)

Moll Flanders is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. The story follows the life of the titular character, Moll Flanders, who is born into poverty in 17th century England. Moll's mother is a convicted criminal, and she is eventually orphaned and taken in by a kind woman who teaches her how to sew. However, Moll is determined to escape her impoverished life and sets out on a journey that takes her through a series of adventures, including theft, prostitution, and multiple marriages.Throughout the novel, Moll Flanders is portrayed as a cunning and resourceful woman who is willing to do whatever it takes to survive. She is also depicted as a victim of circumstance, as her poverty and lack of education limit her opportunities in life. Despite her many hardships, Moll remains determined to improve her situation and secure a better life for herself.Defoe's novel is a commentary on the harsh realities of life for women in 17th century England, and it explores themes of poverty, social mobility, and morality. It is also considered one of the earliest examples of the novel as a literary form, and it is praised for its realistic portrayal of life during this time period.Overall, Moll Flanders is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a strong-willed woman in 17th century England.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.

Author: Daniel Defoe
ISBN-10: 1162768673
ISBN-13: 9781162768670
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 582
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.18d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 12.1
Point Value: 31
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 69794 / Moll Flanders