The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton by Daniel Defoe
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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
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| Title | The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton |
| Alternate Title | The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century, likely in the early decades of the period. The story centers on the life of Captain Singleton, who recounts his perilous journey from being a kidnapped child to becoming a seasoned pirate, embarking on dangerous adventures across the seas. The opening of the narrative begins with the protagonist's early life, detailing his abduction as a young child and various hardships he encounters as he grows up in the care of various unsavory characters, including a gipsy and later a master on a ship headed to Newfoundland. Singleton's life takes a dark turn when he is captured by pirates and witnesses brutal acts at sea, forming a vivid portrayal of the dangers and moral complexities he faces. The beginning sets a tone of adventure and survival, touching on themes of fate, resilience, and the harsh realities of life as a pirate. Singleton's character emerges as both a victim and a rogue, hinting at the complexities still to unfold in his adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Picaresque literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6422 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 3, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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