Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress

In Daniel Defoe's 'Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress', the reader is drawn into a compelling tale of a woman's struggle for survival and success in a male-dominated society. Written in the form of an autobiography, the novel explores themes of power, sexuality, and morality. Defoe's straightforward and realistic narrative style, typical of his journalistic background, adds authenticity to the story, creating a sense of immediacy and intimacy for the reader. Set against the backdrop of 17th century ...