53 pages 1 hour read

Daniel Defoe

Moll Flanders

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1722

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Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders receives praise for its complex portrayal of a resilient, morally ambivalent protagonist navigating 18th-century England. Critics commend Defoe’s engaging narrative and social commentary. However, the novel faces criticism for its lengthy descriptions and perceived lack of character depth, which some find detracts from the pace.

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Who Should Read Moll Flanders?

Readers who enjoy Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe likely appreciate richly detailed narratives of survival and moral complexity. Fans of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding or Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray will be drawn to Defoe's exploration of 18th-century life, crime, and the resilience of a flawed but compelling protagonist.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1390L

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
British Literature
Themes
Identity: Femininity
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Relationships: Marriage