Not necessarily an easy read, but a fascinating, sad and rather tragic story. Written as Moll Flander's autobiography, it was originally published anonymously with Dafoe only being linked to the novel after his death.
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In the sordid streets of 17th century London, its sink or swim, and Moll Flanders is struggling to stay afloat. Born in prison and abandoned by her mother, our unlucky heroine resorts to any means to secure wealth and social standing, be it prostitution, thievery or bigamy. Her bawdy escapades are at once thrilling and tragic, but Moll Flanders refuses to be pitied. Whether critiquing personal morality or society at large, Daniel Defoe's classic novel has captivated readers since its publication in 1722. Moll Flanders remains one of the most memorable heroines in English literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
| Primary Genre | Classic fiction: general and literary |
In the sordid streets of 17th century London, its sink or swim, and Moll Flanders is struggling to stay afloat. Born in prison and abandoned by her mother, our unlucky heroine resorts to any means to secure wealth and social standing, be it prostitution, thievery or bigamy.
Moll Flanders features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, General Fiction, Fiction
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Moll Flanders was written by Daniel Defoe and published by Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing
Moll Flanders has 304 pages
Yes it is part of Arcturus Classics series
