The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders

In "The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders," Daniel Defoe crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines the themes of survival, gender, and social mobility in the early 18th century. Written in the style of a picaresque novel, the book follows the titular character, Moll, as she navigates a tumultuous life marked by poverty, crime, and romantic entanglements. Defoe's use of first-person narration creates an intimate connection between Moll and the reader, depicting her ambiti ...