THE STORM (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The First Substantial Work of Modern Journalism Covering the Great Storm of 1703; Including the Biography of the Author and His Own ExperiencesBy Daniel Defoe
Length14h 14m
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Daniel Defoe's The Storm is one of the earliest major works of English literary journalism, a vivid account of the devastating Great Storm of 1703. Blending eyewitness testimony, official reports, moral reflection, and narrative urgency, Defoe transforms catastrophe into a national document. Its unabridged form reveals the breadth of his method: empirical observation joined to providential interpretation, prose that is plain yet forceful, and a structure anticipating both the modern newspaper feature and the documentary history. Defoe, later famous for Robinson Crusoe, was already a prolific pamphleteer, dissenter, and acute observer of commerce, politics, and public life. His experience as a journalist and controversialist shaped his interest in factual detail and social consequence. Having lived through an age of political instability, religious debate, and expanding print culture, he understood disaster not merely as spectacle but as evidence of a nation's material vulnerability and spiritual anxieties. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in early modern history, environmental catastrophe, journalism, and the origins of the English novel. It offers not only a gripping record of destruction but also a remarkable study of how literature can organize collective trauma into lasting public memory.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length14 hrs 14 mins
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Publish dateJul 31, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE STORM (Unabridged) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6The Preface.
7Chapter I Of the natural causes and original of winds.
8Chapter II Of the opinion of the Ancients, that this island was more subject to storms than other parts of the world.
9Chapter III. Of the Storm in general.
10Chapter IV. Of the extent of this Storm, and from what parts it was supposed to come; with some circumstances as to the time of it.
11Of the Effects of the Storm.
12I. Of the damages in the City of London, and parts adjacent.
13II. — Of the Damages in the Country.
14III. the Damages on the Water.
15Second. — Of the Damage to the Royal Navy.
16Of the Earthquake.
17The Conclusion.
18The Storm. An Essay, by Daniel Defoe.
19DANIEL DEFOE by William Minto
20Preface.
21Chapter 1. Defoe’s Youth and Early Pursuits.
22Chapter 2. King William’s Adjutant.
23Chapter 3. A Martyr to Dissent?
24Chapter 4. The Review of the Affairs of France.
25Chapter 5. The Advocate of Peace and Union.
26Chapter 6. Dr. Sacheverell, and the Change of Government.
27Chapter 7. Difficulties in Re-changing Sides.
28Chapter 8. Later Journalistic Labours.
29Chapter 9. The Place of Defoe’s Fictions in His Life.
30Chapter 10. His Mysterious End.
31Analysis
32Reflection
33Memorable Quotes
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