The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana by Daniel Defoe: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
"Roxana", Defoe's last and darkest novel, is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, at first for survival, and then for fame and fortune. Its narrator tells the story of her own "wicked" life as the mistress of rich and powerful men.
Quick facts about The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana
- Title: The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana
- Author: Daniel Defoe
- First published: 1724
- Genre: fiction, history, mistresses
- OpenLibrary ID: OL411558W
Where to read The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana
The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana by Daniel Defoe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana about?
"Roxana", Defoe's last and darkest novel, is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, at first for survival, and then for fame and fortune.
Who wrote The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana?
The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana was written by Daniel Defoe.
When was The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana published?
The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana was first published in 1724.
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