Daniel Defoe (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Minto

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483868671 ISBN 13: 9780483868670

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Daniel Defoe: A formative force in politics and letters, revealed through his restless energy and rare blend of aims.

This study sheds light on the man behind the name, tracing his drive to unite kingdoms, promote social reform, and shape public opinion through bold, sometimes controversial writings.

Defoe is presented as more than the author of Robinson Crusoe. The narrative frames him as a tireless advocate for England’s interests, whose political life blended knave and patriot, ambition and principle. It surveys his role in major events, his shifting alliances, and the ways he used eloquence and strategy to influence the fate of government and public credit, all while remaining a complex, human figure.
What you’ll experience

• A look at Defoe’s political loyalties during times of party flux and his skill in navigating upheaval.
• Discussion of his influence on public opinion and how his writings reflected and shaped political practice.
• Awareness of the personal costs and practical concerns that marked his later life, including his care for family and financial security.
• Context for his enduring legacy as a writer whose work sits at the crossroads of literature and public affairs.

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary biography, early 18th‑century politics, and the human stories behind famous works. It offers a clear portrait of a man whose life intertwined public duty, personal risk, and literary achievement.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483868671
• ISBN 13: 9780483868670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 181