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Title: The Life of Daniel De Foe
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Life of Daniel De Foe" by George Chalmers is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life and works of Daniel Defoe, a significant figure in English literature known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe." Chalmers examines Defoe's tumultuous life, his political engagements, and the myriad of controversies he faced, providing insights into the man behind the well-known literary persona. At the start of the narrative, Chalmers reflects on the challenges biographers face, particularly regarding Defoe, whose origins and early life are shrouded in uncertainty. The opening details Defoe's family background, education, and early writings, illustrating his fervent political beliefs and literary ambitions from a young age. It highlights Defoe's diverse contributions to literature, his participation in political movements, and the contradictions in his life, showing how these factors shaped his career and public perception. The opening sets the tone for an intricate exploration of a complex figure who navigated the tumult of his times through both pen and sword. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chalmers, George, 1742-1825
EBook No.: 40703
Published: Sep 7, 2012
Downloads: 208
Language: English
Subject: Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Life of Daniel De Foe
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Life of Daniel De Foe" by George Chalmers is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life and works of Daniel Defoe, a significant figure in English literature known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe." Chalmers examines Defoe's tumultuous life, his political engagements, and the myriad of controversies he faced, providing insights into the man behind the well-known literary persona. At the start of the narrative, Chalmers reflects on the challenges biographers face, particularly regarding Defoe, whose origins and early life are shrouded in uncertainty. The opening details Defoe's family background, education, and early writings, illustrating his fervent political beliefs and literary ambitions from a young age. It highlights Defoe's diverse contributions to literature, his participation in political movements, and the contradictions in his life, showing how these factors shaped his career and public perception. The opening sets the tone for an intricate exploration of a complex figure who navigated the tumult of his times through both pen and sword. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chalmers, George, 1742-1825
EBook No.: 40703
Published: Sep 7, 2012
Downloads: 208
Language: English
Subject: Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.