The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) by Daniel Defoe
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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
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| Title |
The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Fortunate Mistress" by Daniel Defoe is a historical novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows the life of the protagonist, Mademoiselle de Belau, known as the Lady Roxana, as she navigates the challenges of her life's fortunes in an era marked by societal constraints, particularly for women. Through her journey, she grapples with themes of independence, morality, and the consequences of her choices, which are often influenced by her desperate circumstances. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Roxana, a woman who reflects on her life since fleeing to England as a child with her family due to religious persecution in France. As she recounts her childhood and the unfortunate marriage to a foolish brewer that soon leads to her husband's mysterious disappearance, she finds herself struggling to survive with five children. Desperate and destitute, Roxana faces an arduous battle against the limitations of her gender and the societal norms of her time. The opening is marked by a deep sense of loss, survival, and a burgeoning understanding of the seductive yet perilous nature of her growing independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Picaresque literature |
| Subject | Mistresses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Europe -- Fiction |
| Subject | Europe -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30344 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 807 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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