The novel tells the story of Moll Flanders as she struggles amidst the poverty of 17th-century England. From a being born in prison to final prosperity, Moll experiences love, theft and prostitution and emerges as an extraordinary character.
The novels full title is....
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders, Etc. Who Was Born In Newgate, and During a Life of Continu'd Variety For Threescore Years, Besides Her Childhood, Was Twelve Year a Whore, Five Times a Wife [Whereof Once To Her Own Brother], Twelve Year a Thief, Eight Year a Transported Felon In Virginia, At Last Grew Rich, Liv'd Honest, and Died a Penitent. Written from her own Memorandums. |
Moll Flanders
