Moll Flanders

Daniel Defoe

Maison d'édition: CLXBX

Synopsis

Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe is a remarkable classic of English literature that tells the extraordinary life story of a woman determined to survive and prosper in a harsh and unforgiving society. First published in 1722, the novel presents a vivid and often controversial portrait of ambition, survival, morality, and redemption in eighteenth-century England.

The story follows the life of Moll Flanders, a woman born in prison and left to navigate a world that offers few opportunities for someone of her background. From a young age, Moll learns that survival often requires wit, adaptability, and bold decisions. Determined to escape poverty, she pursues security and status through a series of marriages, relationships, and calculated choices that shape the course of her life.

As Moll moves through different stages of society—from servant to gentlewoman, from respectable wife to skilled thief—her life becomes a fascinating tale of resilience and reinvention. She experiences love, betrayal, wealth, poverty, and danger while continually striving to secure her independence in a world dominated by strict social expectations and limited options for women.

Daniel Defoe crafts Moll as a complex and unforgettable character—clever, resourceful, flawed, and deeply human. Through her confessions and reflections, readers gain insight into the difficult moral choices she faces as she attempts to balance ambition with conscience. The narrative captures the excitement and uncertainty of a life lived on the edge of respectability, where fortune can change suddenly and survival depends on courage and cunning.

Beyond its compelling story, Moll Flanders offers a powerful glimpse into the social realities of early modern England. The novel explores themes such as poverty, crime, social mobility, gender inequality, and the pursuit of redemption, making it both a gripping narrative and a thought-provoking commentary on society.

Rich in detail and psychological depth, the novel is widely regarded as one of the earliest examples of the modern English novel. Defoe's realistic storytelling and vivid depiction of everyday life bring Moll's world to life, drawing readers into a dramatic journey filled with adventure, moral conflict, and unexpected transformation.

Both daring and deeply reflective, Moll Flanders remains a timeless story about ambition, resilience, and the human capacity for change, continuing to captivate readers centuries after its first publication.

Disponible depuis: 14/03/2026.

Longueur d'impression: 962 pages.

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