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Moll Flanders [a] is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old age. By 1721, Defoe had become a recognised novelist, with the success of Robinson Crusoe in 1719.
- Daniel Defoe
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Jun 14, 1996 · Based on Daniel Defoe's novel, the film follows the life of a young woman who escapes from a nunnery and becomes a prostitute in London. Starring Robin Wright, Morgan Freeman, Stockard Channing and Jeremy Brett, the film has 6.4/10 rating and 4 nominations.
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Moll Flanders, picaresque novel by Daniel Defoe, published in 1722. The novel recounts the adventures of a lusty and strong-willed woman who is compelled, from earliest childhood, to make her own way in 17th-century England. The plot is summed up in the novel’s full title: The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders, &c. Who Was ...
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Jun 14, 1996 · A historical drama based on a character from Daniel Defoe's novel, starring Robin Wright as a prostitute who survives and loves in 18th century London. The movie is inspired by the book, but not faithful to it, and focuses on Moll's personality and fate.
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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders: Created by Dominic Minghella. With James Bowers, Alex Kingston, Daniel Craig, Trevyn McDowell. Story of a woman who merely wished to be a loving wife, but always had to live the life of crime.
Learn about the life and adventures of Moll Flanders, the protagonist of Daniel Defoe's 1722 novel. Find plot summaries, character lists, study tools, and more on SparkNotes.
