The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton by Daniel Defoe

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Author Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Title The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton
Alternate Title The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton
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Summary "The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century, likely in the early decades of the period. The story centers on the life of Captain Singleton, who recounts his perilous journey from being a kidnapped child to becoming a seasoned pirate, embarking on dangerous adventures across the seas. The opening of the narrative begins with the protagonist's early life, detailing his abduction as a young child and various hardships he encounters as he grows up in the care of various unsavory characters, including a gipsy and later a master on a ship headed to Newfoundland. Singleton's life takes a dark turn when he is captured by pirates and witnesses brutal acts at sea, forming a vivid portrayal of the dangers and moral complexities he faces. The beginning sets a tone of adventure and survival, touching on themes of fate, resilience, and the harsh realities of life as a pirate. Singleton's character emerges as both a victim and a rogue, hinting at the complexities still to unfold in his adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Picaresque literature
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Pirates -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6422
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Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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