Daniel Defoe. - Libros y biografía

After being kidnapped from his family as a child, Bob Singleton is raised by the gypsy who purchased him. As a young man, he quickly takes to life at sea, and begins a series of adventures, both on and...

Years after being rescued from the deserted island, Robinson Crusoe’s life is much different from the one he knew during his solitary years as a cast away—he has a loving wife, small children, and a successful...

This purportedly true story, recorded by English author Daniel Defoe, tells of the strange life of Moll Flanders, a woman who lives in sin and wickedness, surviving only on her beauty, cleverness, and...

Beginning with an account of her first marriage to a man she describes as a “fool,” Roxana tells the tale of her unusual life in a poignant first-person narrative. As her respect for her husband’s intelligence...

Set against the backdrop of the Great Plague of London in the seventeenth century, Daniel Defoe’s classic novel, A Journal of the Plague Year, continues to be distinguished for its intense, honest, and...

The sole survivor of a shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe endures twenty-seven years of solitude and deprivation on a remote Caribbean island, his only companion an escaped prisoner who he names “Friday.” Together,...

Venez découvrir Robinson Crusoé, le roman de Daniel Defoe, grâce à une analyse littéraire de référence. Écrite par un spécialiste universitaire, cette fiche de lecture est recommandée par de nombreux...

Das berühmte »Pesttagebuch« von Daniel Defoe. Ein Klassiker, aktueller denn je.

HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics. 'It happen'd one Day about Noon going towards my Boat, I was exceedingly surpriz'd with the Print of a Man's naked...

Ce livre rassemble deux pamphlets, inédits en français, du grand écrivain anglais Daniel Defoe. Bien que l’un d’entre eux ait été publié la même année que Robinson Crusoé, c’est à mille lieues des îles...

Au XVIIème siècle, un jeune garçon, Robinson Crusoé, quitte l'Autriche et sa famille pour accomplir son rêve : devenir marin. Mais le navire sur lequel il s'embarque subit une tempête et Robinson se réveille...

Daniel Defoe's 'Atalantis Major' is a fascinating exploration of a utopian society located on an uncharted island in the Atlantic Ocean. Written in a satirical and speculative style, the book delves into...

Daniel Defoe's 'An Answer to a Question that Nobody thinks of, viz., But what if the Queen should Die?' is a fascinating political pamphlet that delves into the potential outcomes and implications of...

Daniel Defoe's 'Memoirs of Major Alexander Ramkins' published in 1718, is a gripping and suspenseful account of the life of a military hero. Written in Defoe's signature straightforward prose style, the...

In "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (The Complete Three-Book Collection)" by Daniel Defoe, the reader is immersed in the thrilling tale of a shipwrecked man's struggle for survival on a deserted island....

Daniel Defoe's 'The History of the Devil' is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the figure of the devil in Western culture. Written in Defoe's signature straightforward and descriptive...

In Daniel Defoe's 'THE STORM - Unabridged,' readers are immersed in a tale of survival in the face of natural disaster. First published in 1704, this work showcases Defoe's vivid descriptive style and...

In Daniel Defoe's 'Second Thoughts are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies', the author delves into the societal issue of street robberies, proposing innovative...

Daniel Defoe's 'The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner' is a groundbreaking work of fiction, often considered the first English novel. Written in 1801, this novel...

The Collected Works of Daniel Defoe encompasses a diverse range of literary genres, including novels, essays, and political pamphlets. Defoe's unique literary style is characterized by a combination of...

Daniel Defoe's 'Reasons Against the Succession of the House of Hanover' is a treatise that presents a detailed argument against the succession of the House of Hanover to the British throne. Written in...

Daniel Defoe's 'An Appeal to Honour and Justice, Though It Be of His Worst Enemies' is a powerful and thought-provoking work that delves into the themes of honor, justice, and redemption. Written in Defoe's...

In 'A True Relation of the Apparition of one Mrs. Veal' by Daniel Defoe, readers are introduced to a haunting tale of the supernatural. Written in a straightforward and realistic style, the book recounts...

Daniel Defoe's 'A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before' is a captivating travel narrative that showcases the author's vivid storytelling skills. Written in a detailed and descriptive...

Daniel Defoe's 'A Journal of the Plague Year' is a haunting narrative that vividly captures the chaos and devastation of the Great Plague of London in 1665. Written in a realistic and detailed style,...

"Robinson Crusoé" é a obra-prima do escritor inglês Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) e foi publicada originalmente em 1719, no Reino Unido. O livro assume três características específicas: epistolar, confessional...

Publicado pela primeira vez em Londres em 25 de abril de 1719, o título original deste livro era A vida e as estranhas e surpreendentes aventuras de Robinson Crusoé de York, navegador e trazia um adendo:...

"As aventuras de Robinson Crusoé", além de ser uma das obras de ficção mais famosas em todos os tempos, é considerado um verdadeiro marco na história da literatura universal. Conta a história de um marinheiro...

Um mordomo e três empregados ficam responsáveis por cuidar da casa de campo de seus amos quando doze bandidos invadem a residência. Os delinquentes, ao vasculhar a casa à procura de dinheiro, deparam-se...

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