19. The Wrath of God: England’s Greatest Natural Disaster (Ep 2)
Journey Through Time
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The Irony of Defoe's Literary Genesis
This chapter explores how Daniel Defoe's potential success as a building supplies merchant during the Great Storm of 1704 could have altered his fate, preventing him from becoming the famous author of 'Robinson Crusoe.' It highlights the irony of his financial struggles, which ultimately led to his literary achievements and transformed his legacy in English literature.
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