Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe
"Moll Flanders" is a novel about the life of a woman in the 17th century who is born in Newgate Prison to a mother who is a convict. Moll is raised by gypsies until she is old enough to take care of herself. She becomes a servant, marries multiple times, becomes a thief, and eventually ends up in Newgate Prison herself. Despite her tumultuous life, she maintains her spirit and cunning, using both to navigate the harsh realities of her world. The book is a commentary on the social and economic realities of the time, particularly for women.
The 424th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1722
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 320-370
- Words
- 138,582
- Original Language
- English
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- 30th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 108th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 403rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Inteliquest's World's 100 Greatest Books of All-Time (InteliQuest)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)