The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe

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Author Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Title The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders
Note Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary "The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story chronicles the life of Moll Flanders, who is introduced as a complex character born in the Newgate Prison, experiencing a life filled with dramatic turns, including themes of crime, love, and redemption, as she navigates through her tumultuous existence marked by various relationships and struggles. At the start of the novel, Moll provides a glimpse into her troubled beginnings, having been born to a mother convicted of theft. She recounts her early experiences, detailing how she was left in the care of a nurse, who raised her with care, despite their poverty. Moll's childhood is filled with her grappling with her status and aspirations, longing to be a "gentlewoman" instead of a servant, reflecting her desire to rise above her circumstances. As she begins to develop into a young woman, her innate beauty and charm draw the attention of powerful men, setting the stage for her eventual entanglements in both romance and moral dilemmas. The opening sets the tone for a rich exploration of her character as she prepares to confront a life filled with both fortunes and misfortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Picaresque literature
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Criminals -- Fiction
Subject Prostitutes -- Fiction
Subject Children of prisoners -- Fiction
Subject British -- Virginia -- Fiction
Subject Women -- England -- Fiction
Subject Repentance -- Fiction
Subject Virginia -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 370
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 18, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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