The Consolidator

by Daniel Defoe

Overview

The Consolidator is a fictional adventure by Daniel Defoe published in 1705.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9791259717047
Publisher:	Greenbooks Editore
Publication date:	05/22/2021
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	640 KB

About the Author

Daniel Defoe (13 September 1660 - 24 April 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, which is second only to the Bible in its number of translations. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. Defoe wrote many political tracts and often was in trouble with the authorities, including prison time. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted with him.

Editorial Reviews

In April 1705, when Defoe (1661-1731) published The True-Born Englishman, he was a little worried that he might end up in hiding or in jail again, whence earlier works and financial difficulties had led him. Within an imaginary voyage to the moon, he satirizes the intellectual and moral currents of the time, praises China's contribution to world knowledge tongue-in-cheek, presents a Whiggish version of the historical events of the previous 45 years, and offers his personal view of the circumstances that led to his late troubles. The significance of the edition is not explained. Full scholarly paraphernalia is provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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