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The Romances and narratives series, published between 1722 and 1922, features first-person accounts of individuals navigating lives marked by isolation, moral struggle, and societal expectations. Set across various historical periods and locations, the works explore themes of survival, virtue, and the consequences of personal choices. Each narrative reflects on the human condition through the lens of its protagonist's experiences, often emphasizing the tension between personal desires and social norms.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1719 · Daniel Defoe
The King of Pirates is an account of the famous enterprises of Captain Avery, published in 1720 by several London booksellers. It presents a…
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Buy on AmazonMemoirs of a cavalier, or, A military journal of the wars in Germany and the wars in England
1720 · Daniel Defoe
Memoirs of a cavalier, or, A military journal of the wars in Germany and the wars in England" is a work attributed to Daniel Defoe, though authorship…
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Buy on Amazon1720 · Daniel Defoe
This classic tale follows a pirate who sails from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, probing into the remotest parts of far east Asia. The narration…
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Buy on Amazon1722 · Daniel Defoe
The novel Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe is presented as the true confessions of a passionate and remarkable woman, likely inspired by real…
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Buy on AmazonThe fortunate mistress, or, Roxana
1724 · Daniel Defoe
Described as the author's last and darkest novel, this is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, first for survival and later for…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Daniel Defoe
An Englishman undertakes several adventurous voyages in the 1600s. During one of these journeys he becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck. He then…
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What order should I read the Romances and narratives books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The King of Pirates”.
How many books are in the Romances and narratives series?
We list 7 books by Daniel Defoe , published between 1719–1724.
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