Brief introduction of Defoe

Daniel defoe (1660 ~ 173 1 year) is an English writer. The founder of realistic novels during the British Enlightenment was born in London, the capital of England. His father was engaged in slaughter (an oil candle merchant), so he switched to business. He travels widely. In his early years, he was engaged in underwear, tobacco and alcohol, woolen cloth, brick making and other industries, and went to Chinese mainland to do business. Known as the "father of novels", "father of English novels" and "father of English newspapers" in Europe.

His works are readable. Protestant William III. In his masterpiece Robinson Crusoe, the optimistic and brave Robinson overcame difficulties with wisdom and courage, showing the social atmosphere of pursuing adventure and advocating personal struggle at that time.

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Defoe's main works:

1, Robinson Crusoe

The book was first published on April 25th, 2009, and its telephone number is 1765438. This work mainly tells the story that the protagonist Robinson Crusoe was born in a middle-class family and devoted his life to traveling around the world. Once, I was caught in a storm on my way to Africa, drifted to an uninhabited desert island alone, and began to live in isolation. With strong will and unremitting efforts, he survived tenaciously on a desert island and returned to his hometown after 28 years and 2 months 19 days.

2. Captain singleton

This novel focuses on the voyage adventure of the protagonist of the same name and the development of a desert island, reflecting the life, morality and ideals of the British colonial period, and immediately became a popular reading after publication.

3. Roxana

This is a realistic novel written by daniel defoe. It tells the story that Roksana's protagonist is the daughter of a French Protestant. She lives in England, married a wine merchant in London, was abandoned, became a prostitute in other places, and married a Dutch businessman. The businessman went to prison in debt, and she died in regret.

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