The Fortunes & Misfortunes Of The Famous Moll Flanders
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This classic picaresque novel chronicles the tumultuous life of a woman navigating the unforgiving social landscape of 17th-century England. From her birth in Newgate Prison to her many marriages, affairs, and brushes with crime, Moll Flanders presents a vivid and often darkly humorous portrayal of survival and reinvention. Defoe’s masterful narrative details the protagonist's resourcefulness and moral compromises as she strives for financial security and social standing. The work offers a sharp critique of societal hypocrisy and the limited opportunities available to women of the era, illustrating the enduring human spirit amidst adversity. It remains a compelling study of character and circumstance, revealing the complexities of identity and ambition.
Author: Daniel Defoe
Format: Hardback
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This classic picaresque novel chronicles the tumultuous life of a woman navigating the unforgiving social landscape of 17th-century England. From her birth in Newgate Prison to her many marriages, affairs, and brushes with crime, Moll Flanders presents a vivid and often darkly humorous portrayal of survival and reinvention. Defoe’s masterful narrative details the protagonist's resourcefulness and moral compromises as she strives for financial security and social standing. The work offers a sharp critique of societal hypocrisy and the limited opportunities available to women of the era, illustrating the enduring human spirit amidst adversity. It remains a compelling study of character and circumstance, revealing the complexities of identity and ambition.