Moll Flanders

Moll Flanders is a classic novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. Written in the form of a fictional autobiography, the novel presents the extraordinary life story of Moll Flanders, a woman whose journey takes her through hardship, ambition, survival, crime, and eventual redemption. Born in poverty and determined to improve her circumstances, Moll navigates the challenges of 17th-century society through a series of marriages, adventures, and difficult choices. Her experiences reveal the struggles of women seeking independence in a world shaped by social class, wealth, and limited opportunities.