The Works of Daniel Defoe

<p>The Fortunate Mistress also known as Roxana stands as one of Daniel Defoe's most compelling novels offering a sharp critique of societal values and the constraints placed upon women in 18th-century England. This edition presents Defoe's intricate narrative of a woman navigating the complexities of wealth status and personal freedom.</p> <p>Roxana's journey from destitution to affluence is marked by shrewd decisions and moral compromises painting a vivid picture of a society driven by ambition and self-preservation. Defoe's skillful storytelling and insightful character development make The Fortunate Mistress a timeless exploration of human nature and the pursuit of happiness. Readers will appreciate the enduring relevance of Roxana's struggles and triumphs brought to life through Defoe's distinctive prose.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>