Moll Flanders (The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders, Written from Her Own Memorandums, Signet Classics: CP192) [Unknown Binding] Daniel Defoe

Description

1964 First printing edition. Paperback cover has some creasing and fading. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This 1964 Signet Classics edition of Daniel Defoe’s seminal novel “Moll Flanders” offers readers a glimpse into the gritty underworld of 18th-century London. Published in 1722, this pioneering work is considered one of the earliest examples of the English novel, predating even Defoe’s renowned “Robinson Crusoe.” Through the first-person narration of the titular heroine, Defoe vividly portrays the struggles and resilience of a woman forced to navigate a harsh, patriarchal society. Moll’s journey, from her birth in Newgate Prison to her eventual redemption, is a captivating tale that touches on themes of poverty, survival, and the pursuit of autonomy. This particular copy, though showing signs of age, remains a cherished artifact for lovers of early English literature and a testament to Defoe’s enduring influence on the novel form.