Roxana the Fortunate Mistress (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162591261)

Roxana the Fortunate Mistress is a novel written by Daniel Defoe in the 18th century. The book is a fictional autobiography of a woman named Roxana, who is also known as ""the fortunate mistress"". She is a beautiful and intelligent woman who rises from poverty to become a wealthy courtesan in London. Roxana is a survivor and a master of manipulation, using her wit and charm to navigate the complex social hierarchy of her time.Throughout the book, Roxana recounts her various adventures and relationships with men, including her marriage to a wealthy merchant, her affair with a French nobleman, and her involvement with a Dutch banker. She also speaks candidly about her struggles with motherhood and her complicated relationship with her daughter.As Roxana's fortunes rise and fall, she is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and the limitations of her power. The book is a fascinating exploration of gender, class, and morality in 18th century England, and it offers a nuanced portrait of a complex and compelling woman.1931. There is no obvious drama in this straightforward narrative. No one could pretend that Roxana reveals either charm or striking personality. The author's art comes from a particular form of realism, in which he stands almost alone. It is built upon absolute simplicity in style, elaborately precise statement of natural detail and a complete absence of emphasis or emotion. We do not judge Roxana for her conduct, but sympathize with her as a woman because Defoe has made her our friend. We believe in her as a real, living, intimate acquaintance who is interesting because her life is crowded with surprising events and fortune treats her with more than its usual caprice.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,John Alan Maxwell
ISBN-10: 1162591269
ISBN-13: 9781162591261
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 348
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.72d