TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chalmers,George
TI  - The Life of Daniel De Foe
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
KW  - Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
N1  - Release date is 2012-09-07; Produced by Steven Gibbs, Stephen Blundell and the Online
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N2  - "The Life of Daniel De Foe" by George Chalmers is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life and works of Daniel Defoe, a significant figure in English literature known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe." Chalmers examines Defoe's tumultuous life, his political engagements, and the myriad of controversies he faced, providing insights into the man behind the well-known literary persona.  At the start of the narrative, Chalmers reflects on the challenges biographers face, particularly regarding Defoe, whose origins and early life are shrouded in uncertainty. The opening details Defoe's family background, education, and early writings, illustrating his fervent political beliefs and literary ambitions from a young age. It highlights Defoe's diverse contributions to literature, his participation in political movements, and the contradictions in his life, showing how these factors shaped his career and public perception. The opening sets the tone for an intricate exploration of a complex figure who navigated the tumult of his times through both pen and sword. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40703
ER  -