DANIEL DEFOE

When was Daniel Defoe born?

• September 13, 1660

• October 31, 1675

• December 25, 1642

Why did Daniel Foe change his name to Daniel Defoe?

• To confuse readers

• To avoid detection by the government

• To sound fancier and imply wealth

What was the first novel published by Defoe?

• Robinson Crusoe

• Moll Flanders

• Roxana

What major events did Daniel Defoe survive?

• Great Plague of London and Great Fire of London

• American Revolution and French Revolution

• Victorian Era and Industrial Revolution

What is one of the significant contributions of Defoe's writing style?

• Detailed and realistic portrayal of events

• Experimental structure and form

• Fantasy and magical elements