Daniel Defoe
Born in 1660
Fiction
Politics
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and spy in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
He is best known for his novel Robinson Crusoe, which became one of the most translated books in history.
Defoe was a prolific author, producing over 300 works on various topics including politics, religion, and economics.
He is considered a pioneer of the English novel and business journalism.
Defoe's writing often landed him in trouble with authorities, resulting in imprisonment.
Despite controversy, his innovative ideas garnered attention from intellectuals and political leaders.
His diverse body of work includes books, pamphlets, and journals, covering subjects from marriage to the supernatural.
