Defoe, Daniel
The Storm (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141439921
- author:
- Defoe, Daniel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Other prose: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Storm by Daniel Defoe In November 1703, a devastating cyclone struck southern Britain, claiming over 8,000 lives and leaving destruction in its wake. For author Daniel Defoe, the storm coincided with one of his bleakest moments - he was bankrupt and recently released from prison for seditious writings. Yet, amidst the chaos and public calamity, Defoe found inspiration for his first book. The Storm is a powerful depiction of private suffering and individual survival, set against the backdrop of a catastrophic event that would shape his later writing style. This early work by Defoe showcases his ability to convey the human experience in the face of disaster, laying the groundwork for some of his most famous novels.
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