Daniel Defoe | |
| Born |
1660
|
|---|---|
| Died |
1731 (aged 71)
|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Adventure, Historical Fiction |
| Nationality | English |
| Gender | Male |
Daniel Defoe (1660–1731) was an English novelist, journalist, and pamphleteer. He is best known for his novel “Robinson Crusoe,” one of the earliest examples of the adventure novel genre. Defoe’s writings often explored themes of survival, exploration, and individualism.
Short Stories written by Daniel Defoe
The Apparition of Mrs. Veal 1705 - This thing is so rare in all its circumstances, and on so good authority, that my reading and conversation have… ... Read more
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