Defoe and Fictional Time

2010-08-01 Literary Criticism

Author : Paul K. Alkon
Release : 2010-08-01
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Rating : 714/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Defoe and Fictional Time written by Paul K. Alkon. This book was released on 2010-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defoe and Fictional Time shows Defoe's relevance to issues now central to criticism of the novel; relationships between narrative time and clock time, the influence of time concepts shared by writers and their audience, and above all the questions of how fiction shapes the phenomenal time of reading. Paul K. Alkon offers first a study of time in Defoe's fiction, with glances at Richardson, Fielding, and Sterne; and second a theoretical discussion of time in fiction. Arguing that eighteenth-century views of history account for the strange chronologies in Captain Singleton, Colonel Jack, Moll Flanders, and Roxana, Alkon explores Defoe's innovative use of narrative sequences, frequency, spatial form, chronology, settings, tempo, and the reader's cumulative memories of a text. Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year is the first portrayal of a public duration—passing time shared by an entire population during a crisis—ranking Defoe among the most creative writers who have explored the way in which fictional time may influence reading time.

Defoe and Fictional Time

1979 Time in literature

Author : Paul Kent Alkon
Release : 1979
Genre : Time in literature
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Book Rating : 486/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Defoe and Fictional Time written by Paul Kent Alkon. This book was released on 1979. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

MOLL FLANDERS - Daniel Defoe

2024-09-04 Fiction

Author : Daniel Defoe
Release : 2024-09-04
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 258/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book MOLL FLANDERS - Daniel Defoe written by Daniel Defoe. This book was released on 2024-09-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1722, Moll Flanders is one of Defoe's most notable works, following the life of its eponymous heroine. The novel is a compelling story of a woman born into poverty who navigates the challenges of 17th-century England with resourcefulness and determination. Told in the first person, Moll's narrative recounts her many adventures, misfortunes, and the moral dilemmas she faces as she seeks security and respectability. Moll Flanders is more than just a tale of crime and survival; it is a complex exploration of the human condition, social mobility, and the pursuit of redemption. Defoe's portrayal of Moll's life is both realistic and sympathetic, offering a nuanced look at the choices she makes and the circumstances that shape her fate. The novel's vivid depiction of the struggles and resilience of its protagonist invites readers to reflect on themes of morality, society, and the human capacity for change.

A Journal of the Plague Year

2020-04-07 Fiction

Author : Daniel Defoe
Release : 2020-04-07
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 862/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book A Journal of the Plague Year written by Daniel Defoe. This book was released on 2020-04-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a plague so horrific, only forty percent of the population lived to tell the tale. Written as a first-person account of the world’s most dangerous pandemic, the mysterious narrator bears witness to a society that has seemingly given up hope during terrifying times. . From mounting death tolls, to horrific bodily ailments, contracting the Black Plague was considered a fate worse than death. Combining his own experiences within each of the two stories, the enigmatic narrator, known only by the initials, H.F., gives a dark and detailed account of one of the most horrific pandemics in human history. H.F. recounts two stories of uniquely different Londoners doing everything in their power to avoid contracting the plague. One story tells of a poor man who takes shelter on his boat, away from his infected wife and child. This man uses his boat to bring provisions to various communities by the water, doing all he can to support sick families. The other story is describes a group of three men, each of different professions, who escape the village in an effort to survive together off the land. Bearing uncanny similarities to the Coronavirus spreading across the globe today, A Journal of the Plague Year is, perhaps, a comforting reminder that times could always be worse. This version contains an informative new note about the author and a professionally typeset manuscript. With a stunning and eye-catching cover, this Mint Edition book is a beautiful edition to any classics bookshelf.

Atalantis Major

2022-09-15 Fiction

Author : Daniel Defoe
Release : 2022-09-15
Genre : Fiction
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Download or read book Atalantis Major written by Daniel Defoe. This book was released on 2022-09-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Atalantis Major" is a thinly disguised allegory about the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers. "Atalantis" represents Great Britain, and Defoe has created an imaginary country to tell some truths about his own. He concisely explained all the circumstances surrounding this election within the context of the political events of 1710.

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