Daniel DeFoe
Daniel Defoe (c. 1660-1731) is considered to be one of the founders of the English novel, popularising the form along with such writers as Samuel Richardson. In addition to his writing, he worked as a trader and as a spy. His canon of work includes more than 500 books, pamphlets and journals on a variety of topics including politics, crime and religion. His other most famous work is Moll Flanders.
Daniel Defoe (c. 1660-1731) is considered to be one of the founders of the English novel, popularising the form along with such writers as Samuel Richardson. In addition to his writing, he worked as a trader and as a spy. His canon of work includes more than 500 books, pamphlets and journals on a variety of topics including politics, crime and religion. His other most famous work is Moll Flanders. See less
