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Moll Flanders

A Norton Critical Edition
By Daniel Defoe
Series: Norton Critical Editions
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Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe is a captivating tale following the life of its protagonist, Moll, from birth to old age. Born in a London prison, Moll is determined to rise above her circumstances. Her journey is one of survival and reinvention, navigating a life filled with relationships, crime, and hardship, all driven by her desire for wealth and status. The novel explores themes of morality, society, and resilience in 18th-century England.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales of adventure and survival. It's a captivating story of a woman who navigates through a life filled with misfortune and fortune, crime and redemption in 17th-century England. The narrative is rich with themes of resilience, wit, and the pursuit of freedom, offering a deep dive into human nature and socio-economic challenges of the era.

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Moll Flanders is one of the best-selling novels of all time.

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Moll Flanders is one of the best-selling novels of all time.

This Norton Critical Edition is again based on the first edition text (1722), the only text known to be Defoe's own. It is accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations and the editor’s essay outlining the novel's textual history.

Contexts collects related documents on criminal transport, contemporary accounts of lives of crime, and colonial laws as they applied to servants, slaves, and runaways.

Criticism includes eleven interpretations by Juliet McMaster, Everett Zimmerman, Maximillian E. Novak, Henry Knight Miller, Ian A. Bell, Carol Kay, Paula B. Backscheider, John Rietz, Ann Louise Kibbie, John Richetti, and Ellen Pollak.

A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.

Series: Norton Critical Editions

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Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe is often praised for its vivid portrayal of 18th-century society and the complexity of its protagonist. Reviews highlight the novel's exploration of morality, resilience, and survival, with Moll Flanders depicted as a multifaceted character who navigates a life of crime and redemption. Readers commend Defoe's skill in creating a realistic narrative voice and a story that delves into the human condition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393978629

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Critical edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Albert J. Rivero

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 448g

Pages: 544

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Biography & Memoir Daniel Defoe Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Norton Critical Editions

About the Author

Albert J. Rivero is Louise Edna Goeden Professor of English at Marquette University. He has published widely on the literature of the British long eighteenth century. His most recent publication is Daniel Defoe in Context (coedited with George Justice). He is the editor of the Norton Critical Edition of Gulliver’s Travels and Moll Flanders.

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