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Roxana
Daniel Defoe’s *Roxana* (1724) presents a realistic depiction of eighteenth-century London life through the eyes of Roxana, an English woman navigating poverty and exploitation. The novel's strength lies in its portrayal of a female protagonist employing cunning and often questionable methods to secure her survival. It offers insight into social mobility and moral complexities during this era, pri...
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Zadig
Zadig recounts the life of a wealthy Jewish prince who undergoes a series of trials and tribulations while seeking wisdom and virtue. Voltaire’s 18th-century novel employs a picaresque narrative structure, contrasting Zadig's experiences in ancient Babylon with the satirical observations of Parisian society. The story explores philosophical questions about fate, free will, and morality appealing t...
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