The Political Works of Daniel Defoe (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Including The True-Born Englishman, An Essay upon Projects, The Complete English Tradesman & The Biography of the AuthorBy Daniel Defoe
Length32h 40m
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The Political Works of Daniel Defoe gathers the polemical energy of one of Britain's most versatile early modern prose writers, revealing a mind deeply engaged with party politics, religious toleration, commerce, constitutional authority, and the contested public sphere of late Stuart and early Hanoverian England. Written in Defoe's characteristically lucid, urgent, and rhetorically agile style, these works stand at the intersection of journalism, pamphleteering, satire, and political theory, illuminating the formation of modern political prose. Daniel Defoe, best known today as the author of Robinson Crusoe, was also a dissenter, merchant, government agent, and prolific commentator on public affairs. His experiences of bankruptcy, imprisonment, religious marginalization, and political controversy sharpened his understanding of power and public opinion. Defoe's practical engagement with the mechanisms of print culture and statecraft helped produce writings that are both historically situated and intellectually restless. This volume is highly recommended for readers interested in the origins of modern journalism, eighteenth-century political debate, and the literary shaping of public discourse. It offers scholars and general readers alike a compelling portrait of Defoe as a political thinker whose arguments remain vital to understanding liberty, authority, and persuasion.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length32 hrs 40 mins
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Publish dateJul 31, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Political Works of Daniel Defoe (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Political Works
7THE TRUE-BORN ENGLISHMAN: A Satire
8An Explanatory Preface.
9Preface.
10The Introduction.
11Part I.
12Part II.
13The Conclusion.
14AN ESSAY UPON PROJECTS
15Introduction.
16Author's Preface.
17Author’s Introduction.
18The History of Projects.
19Of Projectors.
20Of Banks.
21Of the Multiplicity of Banks.
22Of the Highways.
23Of Assurances.
24Of Friendly Societies.
25Of Seamen.
26Of Wagering.
27Of Fools.
28A Charity–Lottery.
29Of Bankrupts.
30Of Academies.
31Of a Court Merchant.
32Of Seamen.
33The Conclusion.
34THE COMPLETE ENGLISH TRADESMAN
35AUTHOR'S PREFACE
36INTRODUCTION
37CHAPTER I THE TRADESMAN IN HIS PREPARATIONS WHILE AN APPRENTICE
38CHAPTER II THE TRADESMAN'S WRITING LETTERS
39CHAPTER III THE TRADING STYLE
40CHAPTER IV OF THE TRADESMAN ACQUAINTING HIMSELF WITH ALL BUSINESS IN GENERAL
41CHAPTER V DILIGENCE AND APPLICATION IN BUSINESS
42CHAPTER VI OVER-TRADING
43CHAPTER VII OF THE TRADESMAN IN DISTRESS, AND BECOMING BANKRUPT
44CHAPTER VIII THE ORDINARY OCCASIONS OF THE RUIN OF TRADESMEN
45CHAPTER IX OF OTHER REASONS FOR THE TRADESMAN'S DISASTERS: AND, FIRST, OF INNOCENT DIVERSIONS
46CHAPTER X OF EXTRAVAGANT AND EXPENSIVE LIVING; ANOTHER STEP TO A TRADESMAN'S DISASTER
47CHAPTER XI OF THE TRADESMAN'S MARRYING TOO SOON
48CHAPTER XII OF THE TRADESMAN'S LEAVING HIS BUSINESS TO SERVANTS
49CHAPTER XIII OF TRADESMEN MAKING COMPOSITION WITH DEBTORS, OR WITH CREDITORS
50CHAPTER XIV OF THE UNFORTUNATE TRADESMAN COMPOUNDING WITH HIS CREDITORS
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