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356 pages • first pub 1724 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780191920776
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Roxana (1724), Defoe's last and darkest novel, is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, at first for survival, and then for fame and fortune. Its narrator tells the story of her own 'wicked' life as the mistress of rich and power...
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, AbandonmentModerate
Child abuse, Child death, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexism356 pages • first pub 1724 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780191920776
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Roxana (1724), Defoe's last and darkest novel, is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, at first for survival, and then for fame and fortune. Its narrator tells the story of her own 'wicked' life as the mistress of rich and power...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 59%
dark: 44%
adventurous: 40%
challenging: 36%
tense: 22%
mysterious: 20%
emotional: 18%
sad: 18%
funny: 8%
informative: 8%
lighthearted: 8%
relaxing: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, AbandonmentModerate
Child abuse, Child death, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexism