#17879

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Moll Flanders

Book • 1722

Moll Flanders is a novel by Daniel Defoe, published in 1722, that follows the life of its protagonist as she navigates through various marriages, criminal activities, and societal challenges in 17th-century England.

The story explores themes of gender roles, morality, and survival in a society with limited options for women.

Moll's life is marked by her resilience and adaptability as she faces numerous hardships and transformations.

Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

Augustin Trapenard

Tracy B. Wilson

Gonzalo Velasco

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Henry Power

in relation to incestuous themes in literature.

Fielding's Tom Jones

Angelina Stanford

says that she was obsessed with this book.

Episode 288: Literary Milestones

Mentioned by

Rosemary Hill

and

Markman Ellis

as a vivid, semi-journalistic depiction of criminal life and London’s increasingly crowded streets.

London Revisited: Coffee, Satire and Bubbles

Mentioned by

Tanya Charlton

as a Defoe novel she had not read and wondered whether she might prefer to Robinson Crusoe.

The Best From 1500–1799

Mentioned by

Don Wildman

, referencing a book about a convict who landed in Virginia and became rich.

When Britain Sent Its Convicts to America

Mentionné par

Augustin Trapenard

comme un exemple de roman picaresque qu'il aime beaucoup.

L'entrée en littérature de Raphaël Quenard - Les meilleurs moments

Mentioned by

Philip Hensher

as an unprecedented, individually voiced woman emerging from popular criminal and sexual memoir traditions.

The novel in Britain: from cover to cover

Mencionado por

Gonzalo Velasco

como una obra de Daniel Defoe que describe la prisión de Newgate como un emblema del infierno.

Más de uno 01/09/2026

Mentioned by

Tracy B. Wilson

as another well-known novel by Daniel Defoe when discussing authorship and fictional style.

SYMHC Classics: Libertalia

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

App store banner

Play store banner