Daniel Defoe (c. 1660 – 24 April 1731) is regarded as one of the founders of the English novel, best known for his classic work 'Robinson Crusoe'. Born as Daniel Foe, he later added the 'De' to his surname, aspiring to sound more gentlemanly. Defoe was a prolific writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who penned more than 300 works on diverse topics. His literary style often included the use of real...