Daniel Defoe
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The Fortunate Mistress, also known as A History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau, Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana, is a novel written by Dan
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iel Defoe in 1724. The book was published posthumously in 1895, and it tells the story of Roxana, a young woman who rises from poverty to become a wealthy and powerful courtesan in 17th century England. Roxana's story begins in France, where she is born into a poor family. She is forced to marry a much older man, but she quickly leaves him and moves to England, where she becomes a mistress to a wealthy nobleman. Over time, Roxana becomes increasingly independent and successful, taking on multiple lovers and accumulating great wealth and power. Despite her success, Roxana's life is not without its challenges. She struggles with the guilt of abandoning her children and the fear of being caught and punished for her illicit activities. As she grows older, Roxana becomes more introspective and begins to question the choices she has made in her life. The Fortunate Mistress is a complex and nuanced exploration of the themes of power, wealth, and morality. Defoe's vivid descriptions of 17th century England bring the era to life, and his portrayal of Roxana as a complex and flawed character make her story both compelling and thought-provoking. Overall, The Fortunate Mistress is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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