Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe (1660–1731) was a Kingdom of England journalist, novelist and prose writer.

Also recorded as D. Defoe.

Overview

Works named in the authority record include Robinson Crusoe, Moll Flanders and A Journal of the Plague Year. Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

English trader, writer, and journalist (1660–1731)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Daniel Defoe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q40946: Daniel Defoe

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