Daniel Defoe
United KingdomwriterMaleb. 16606.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Daniel Defoe was an English writer and journalist, best known for his novel 'Robinson Crusoe' published in 1719. A prolific author, Defoe's works spanned various genres including fiction, travel writing, and political pamphlets. His keen observations of society and culture have made him a crucial figure in the development of the English novel.
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Daniel Defoe wrote The True-Born Englishman to defend William III from xenophobic attacks.
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Daniel Defoe is mentioned as an author whose work the writer read later in life, despite it being part of their university course.
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Daniel Defoe was a writer and journalist best known for his novel 'Robinson Crusoe'.
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Romania· 2025-04-23
Daniel Defoe is referenced in a metaphorical context regarding his actions in the film 'Inside'.
Во геополитичкиот табланет, Европа не е ни писарот
North Macedonia· 2025-03-28
Daniel Defoe, visiting in 1724, reported that 'the city is strong, but small, the buildings old, but the streets fair'.
Where tourists seldom tread, part 16: a trio of small historic cities | United Kingdom holidaysUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
