Moll Flanders: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
These are the true confessions of a remarkable and passionate young woman are thought to have been based on the adventures of a real prisoner in Newgate where Moll was born. ostensibly written as a warning to wrongdoers, the moral of Defoe's candid and cautionary tale is often lost in the sheer vitality of Moll - one of the supreme characters of English comic fiction.
Quick facts about Moll Flanders
- Title: Moll Flanders
- Author: Daniel Defoe
- First published: 1722
- Genre: fiction, social life and customs, criminals
- OpenLibrary ID: OL45139W
Where to read Moll Flanders
Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Moll Flanders about?
These are the true confessions of a remarkable and passionate young woman are thought to have been based on the adventures of a real prisoner in Newgate where Moll was born.
Who wrote Moll Flanders?
Moll Flanders was written by Daniel Defoe.
When was Moll Flanders published?
Moll Flanders was first published in 1722.
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