Презентація "Daniel Defoe"

Daniel Defoe(1660? – 1731)

Early Years. Daniel was born in London. His father, Foe, was a wealthy butcher. Daniel received good education. He studied to be a priest. He became a hosier and wine merchant. Daniel travelled much. He went bankrupt several times.

Family Life. In 1684 Daniel married Mary Tuffley. He received a dowry of £ 3,700. The couple had 8 children. Two of their children died at young age. Their marriage lasted for almost 50 years.

Journalism. Defoe is the father of modern English periodicals. The first English newspaper “The Review” 1704 – 1713 At the age of 23 he started writing pamphlets. In 1702 Daniel attacked the Tories and the Church in his pamphlet. He was sentenced to 7-year imprisonment. Defoe used at least 198 pennames.

Literary Career. Daniel Defoe – the father of the English novel. He started writing novel at 60.“The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” – the first English novel in prose. Defoe finally became rich. Two sequels were published. Other novels: “The Life of Captain Singleton” “The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders” “The History of Colonel Jack” “A History of Lady Roxana”

Death. In 1729 Daniel Defoe started writing the novel “The Complete English Gentleman”. He soon fell ill. Defoe died in London in 1731.