Defoe. [Hardcover] SUTHERLAND, James

Description

2nd edition. 1950. Former library copy has one stamp on first page. Hardcover is in good condition. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This well-preserved volume offers a comprehensive literary biography of Daniel Defoe, the pioneering English writer celebrated for his seminal works like “Robinson Crusoe” and “Moll Flanders.” James Sutherland, a renowned scholar of 18th-century literature, delves into the life and times of Defoe, shedding light on the social, political, and cultural milieu that shaped his groundbreaking novels. Sutherland’s meticulous research and insightful analysis provide a captivating portrait of Defoe’s multifaceted career as a journalist, pamphleteer, and satirist, as well as his enduring legacy as one of the founding fathers of the English novel. This second edition, published in 1950, stands as a testament to the enduring scholarly interest in Defoe’s life and works, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on early English literature or the history of the novel.