Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress

Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress

by Daniel Defoe

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Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress

Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress

by Daniel Defoe

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Overview

The full title of the novel is Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress Or, a History of the Life and Vast Variety of Fortunes of Mademoiselle de Beleau, Afterwards Called the Countess de Wintselsheim. The novel concerns the story of an unnamed "fallen woman", the second time Defoe created such a character (the first was a similar female character in Moll Flanders). In Roxana, a woman who takes on various pseudonyms, including "Roxana," describes her fall from wealth thanks to abandonment by a "fool" of a husband and movement into prostitution upon his abandonment. Roxana moves up and down through the social spectrum several times. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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"Roxana is possibly Defoe's most fascinating story-teller and this, one of his most intriguing stories."—The Daily Telegraph

"Excellent introduction by John Mullan; wisely selected bibliography; full notes."—Robert C. Steensma, University of Utah

"The World's Classics edition of 'Roxana' is an attractive volume with a nice picture on the cover, and it seems to have been well edited by John Mullan. I especially like the map of Defoe's London. Unfortunately, I find 'Roxana' far less interesting that 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'Moll Flanders'.—Peter Wirth, University of Mississippi

"Excellent introduction by John Mullan."—Mary Paynter, Edgewood College

"The text seems beautifully done - striking cover, easy-to-read structure, and helpful intro and scholarship."—W.H. Reames, Jr., Erskine College

"A beautiful edition, a helpful introduction."—Archibald G. Coolidge, Jr., University of Iowa

"This is an excellent series and one of the best available editions of Defoe's last work. The introduction is extensive and helpful, a great teaching aid. Thank you for keeping this neglected classic available for us."—Carl Kremer, William Woods University

"Excellent notes and introductions - more useful in the classroom than any other paperback edition."—Allen Michie, Coastal Carolina University

Product Details

BN ID: 2940170019779
Publisher: LibriVox
Publication date: 08/25/2014
Sales rank: 939,875
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