Daniel Defoe - Pamphlets - Volume I: "I am giving an account of what was, not of what ought or ought not to be."

The life of Daniel Defoe was marked by a diverse career as a novelist, journalist, pamphleteer, and businessman, showcasing his versatility through hundreds of works on topics ranging from politics to psychology. Renowned for classics like Robinson Crusoe, which ranks among the most translated texts after the Bible, Defoe's influence on the novel form is significant. Despite his literary success, he faced financial struggles, often hiding from creditors, and died on April 24, 1731, leaving a lasting legacy in literature and journalism.