Daniel Defoe: How To Know Him (1916)

by William Peterfield Trent

Book Overview

Daniel Defoe: How To Know Him is a biography written by William P. Trent and published in 1916. The book details the life and works of Daniel Defoe, a prolific English writer and journalist who is best known for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Trent's biography explores Defoe's early life, his political and religious beliefs, and his extensive literary output, which includes not only novels but also essays, pamphlets, and poetry. The book also examines Defoe's influence on English literature and his lasting impact on popular culture. Trent draws on a wide range of sources, including Defoe's own writings, contemporary accounts, and historical records, to provide a comprehensive portrait of this important figure in English letters. Overall, Daniel Defoe: How To Know Him is an engaging and informative biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important writers of the English language.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164032836
• ISBN13: 9781164032830
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"