Defoe

Defoe: Representative Selections is a book compiled by John Masefield and published in 1913. It is a collection of selected works by the famous English writer Daniel Defoe, who is best known for his novel Robinson Crusoe. The book includes a variety of Defoe's writings, including essays, poems, and excerpts from his novels. The selections are arranged chronologically, providing a glimpse into the evolution of Defoe's writing style and the historical context in which he wrote. Masefield's introduction provides a brief biography of Defoe and contextualizes his work within the literary and social climate of his time. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the works of Daniel Defoe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.