Daniel Defoe

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The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (eBook, ePUB)

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With a page-length title promising thrilling adventures in exotic locations, "Captain Singleton" is often viewed as an attempt by Defoe to capitalize upon the success achieved by "Robinson Crusoe", which had been published a year earlier and had already merited a sequel. Defoe here offers a searching exploration of society from the point of view of its outcasts. The narrative describes the life of an Englishman, stolen from a well-to-do family as a child and raised by Gypsies who eventually makes his way to sea. The novel comprises two distinct halves. The first one is set in an east-west journey across central Africa, with a lot of not surprisingly dubious details of the wildlife, natives and scenery encountered. The second half involves piracies in diverse locations around the globe, including Brazil, the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific. Originally was published in 1720, "The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton" is an absorbing and delightful tale.

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Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) was an English writer, journalist, and businessman who is best known for his novels, particularly Robinson Crusoe, which is widely considered to be one of the first novels in the English language. Defoe was born in London to a wealthy Presbyterian family and was educated at a dissenting academy. Defoe initially worked in the hosiery trade but later turned to writing, publishing a variety of political and social commentary in newspapers and pamphlets. He was a prolific writer, producing over 500 works during his lifetime, including novels, poetry, and essays. Defoe's most famous novel, Robinson Crusoe, was published in 1719 and tells the story of a man who is shipwrecked on a deserted island and must survive on his own. The novel was a huge success and has been translated into numerous languages. In addition to his literary pursuits, Defoe was involved in politics and served as a spy and propagandist for the British government. He was imprisoned several times for his controversial writings, including his support for religious toleration and his criticisms of the government. Defoe died in 1731 and is remembered as one of the most important figures in English literature, as well as a pioneering journalist and political commentator.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ktoczyta.pl
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Mai 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788381765688
• Artikelnr.: 57708327