The King of Pirates (Hesperus Classics) - Softcover

Defoe, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184391011X ISBN 13: 9781843910114

Publisher: Hesperus Press, 2002

Synopsis

Following the success of Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe composed a further tale of high adventure at sea. The result was this lesser-known work, an inspired and hugely enjoyable “first-hand” account of pirate life. In response to an alleged letter accusing him of the worst possible deeds, Captain Avery pens a reply seeking to exonerate himself from all such charges. He sees fit to provide a full account of life as captain of a pirate ship. Yet far from being the archetypal, murderous villain, his letters reveal him simply to be a lovable rogue—albeit one with something of a penchant for fine jewels.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Hesperus Press, as suggested by their Latin motto, Et remotissima prope, is dedicated to bringing near what is far—far both in space and time. Works by illustrious authors, often unjustly neglected or simply little known in the English–speaking world, are made accessible through a completely fresh editorial approach or new translations. Through these short classic works, which feature forewords by leading contemporary authors, the modern reader will be introduced to the greatest writers of Europe and America. An elegantly designed series of exceptional books.

From the Author:

'If Defoe can claim the palm as the first of the English novelists, then The King of Pirates can be confirmed as one of the very earliest ‘adventure novels' in the language.'- From the Foreword by Peter Ackroyd

About this edition

• Publisher: Hesperus Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 184391011X
• ISBN 13: 9781843910114
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 104