Daniel Defoe, How to Know Him (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Trent, William Peterfield

 
9781451010848: Daniel Defoe, How to Know Him (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Daniel Defoe: How to Know Him offers a concise, scholarship‑driven portrait of the writer behind the famous novels. Based on Trent’s biographical study, this edition surveys Defoe’s life, work, and public persona through key writings, letters, and contemporaries, helping readers understand his influence in a time of political and literary change.

The book frames Defoe’s career from early pamphlets to later writings, highlighting how his public actions and published tracts intersect with historical events. It emphasizes the throughline of Defoe’s career, including his roles as writer, agent, and commentator, and shows how his work was received in different circles.

What you’ll experience
- A guided look at Defoe’s major life events and the contexts that shaped his writing.
- Close attention to important works, polemics, and public controversies.
- A scholarly overview that connects personal biography with literary output.
- An index and notes that help place Defoe among his peers and readers of his time.

Ideal for readers of literary biography, Defoe scholars, and anyone curious about how a renowned author built his public identity.

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