Daniel Defoe's "The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders" is a striking narrative that intricately chronicles the tumultuous life of its titular character, Moll Flanders. Written in a realistic prose style that marks Defoe'Äôs contribution to the early development of the English novel, this work explores themes of poverty, crime, and redemption in 18th-century England. The novel is...