This study takes a fresh and candid look at Robinson Crusoe, Moll Flanders and Roxana. Part I uses carefully selected short extracts for close textual analysis, while Part II examines the historical and literary contexts and a sampleof criticism. The volume is an ideal introductory guide for those who are studying Defoe's work for the first time. NICHOLAS MARSH formerly taught English at Francis Holland School, Regent'sPark, London, UK. He is author of the popular 'How to Begin Studying English Literature' (now in its third edition) and many titles in the 'Analysing Texts' series, of which he is the General Editor. INDICE: - General Editor's Preface - A Note on Editions - Introduction - PART I: ANALYSING DEFOE'S NOVELS - Setting the Agenda - Conscience and Repentance - Society and Economics - Women and Patriarchy - Instability and the Outsider - Themes and Conclusions to Part I - PART II: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS -Daniel Defoe's Life and Works - The Place of Defoe's Novels in English Literature - A Sample of Critical Views - Notes - Further Reading - Index -
- ISBN: 978-0-230-24320-0
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 264
- Fecha Publicación: 17/06/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés