The True-Born Englishman And Other Writings by Daniel Defoe

The True-Born Englishman And Other Writings by Daniel Defoe

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

This collection brings together 13 pieces of Defoe's early, radical writings, written between 1679 and 1706. The book includes his verse satire on English chauvinism, "The True-Born Englishman", his satire on High Church intolerance, and his bold and humane proposals in "An Essay Upon Projects".

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

The True-Born Englishman And Other Writings by Daniel Defoe

A new selection of Daniel Defoe's early, radical writings. It includes his verse satire on English chauvinism, his satire on High Church intolerance, as well as a dozen other pieces written between 1697 and 1706. These are of particular interest, considering Defoe's role of personal agent to the Secretary of State of the time, Robert Harley.
DANIEL DEFOE was a Londoner, born c. 1660. He became a versatile and prolific writer, and died in 1731. P N FURBANK is Emeritus Professor of Literature at the Open University. W R Owens is Staff Tutor and Senior Lecturer in Literature at the Open University. Both have previously edited for Penguin Classics.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780140435726
ISBN 10 0140435727
Title The True-Born Englishman And Other Writings
Author Daniel Defoe
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1997-11-27
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.