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With an Introduction and Notes by R.T.Jones, Honorary Fellow of the University of York Moll Flanders follows the life of its eponymous heroine through its many vicissitudes, which include her early seduction, careers in crime and prostitution, conviction for theft and transportation to the... read more
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“So certainly does interest banish all manner of affection, and so naturally do men give up honour and justice, humanity, and even Christianity, to secure themselves.”
Ms. Betty
First Sentence
My true name is so well known in the records, or registers at Newgate, and in the Old-Baily, and there are some things of such consequence still depending there, relating to my particular conduct, that it is not to be expected I should set my name, or the account of my family to this work; perhaps, after my death it may be better known, at present it would not be proper, no, not tho' a general pardon should be issued, even without exceptions and reserve of persons or crimes.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Daniel Defoe (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Albert J. Rivero
- Paul Scanlon (Editor)
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