Defoe wrote many political tracts and often was in trouble with the authorities, including prison time. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, which is second only to the Bible in its number of translations. The author: Daniel Defoe (1660 – 24 April 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer and spy. The book: Attractive and beautiful Victorian illustrated edition of Robinson Crusoe. Illustrations: Profusely illustrated with beautiful illustrations by Ernest Griset. Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., no date (circa 1890).īinding: Attractive and very good full decorated cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Ĭontent: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown). Title: THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE. With an Introduction, Glossary, and Illustrations.
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