Works; Volume 1

Works; Volume 1

Daniel Defoe

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781144865809
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This is Volume 1 of the collected 'Works' of Daniel Defoe, a cornerstone of English literature. Defoe, a prolific and influential writer, is best known for his novels, essays, and pamphlets that captured the spirit of his time. This volume offers a selection of his writings, showcasing his versatility and keen observations on society, politics, and human nature. Readers will appreciate the enduring relevance of Defoe’s themes and his masterful storytelling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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