The Life Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton

The book explores the overlooked works of Daniel Defoe, highlighting how changing literary tastes have led to the neglect of his novels, except for the well-known "Robinson Crusoe." It reflects on the past recognition of Defoe's writings by figures like Sir Walter Scott and Hazlitt, while emphasizing that contemporary readers are largely unaware of other significant titles such as "Memoirs of a Cavalier," "Colonel Jack," "Moll Flanders," and "Captain Singleton." This commentary sheds light on the fluctuating appreciation of British classics.