Moll Flanders   By: Daniel Defoe (1661?-1731)

Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders is a captivating tale of one woman's tumultuous life filled with trials and tribulations. The protagonist, Moll Flanders, is a complex character who navigates through a world of poverty, love, deception, and crime. Set in the 17th century, the novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and moral values of the time.

Defoe's writing is gripping and vivid, drawing the reader into Moll's world and making them feel deeply connected to her struggles. The novel is structured as a series of episodic adventures, each filled with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing about Moll's fate. Despite her questionable choices and immoral actions, Moll remains a sympathetic character, and the reader can't help but root for her to find happiness and redemption.

Overall, Moll Flanders is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing women in the 17th century. Defoe's storytelling prowess and Moll's resilience make this novel a timeless classic that is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.

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Cervantes et Daniel de Foë ne composèrent leurs grandes oeuvres qu'après avoir dépassé l'âge mûr. Tous deux avaient mené auparavant une vie très active: Cervantes, longtemps prisonnier, ayant vu les hommes et les choses, la guerre et la paix, mutilé d'une main. De Foë, prisonnier aussi à Newgate, exposé au pilori, mêlé au brassage des affaires politiques au milieu d'une révolution; l'un et l'autre harcelés par des ennuis d'argent, l'un par des dettes, l'autre par des faillites successives; l'un et l'autre énergiques, résistants, doués d'une extraordinaire force de travail... Continue reading book >>