
A gritty, first‑person memoir follows a woman born within the walls of Newgate Prison, whose early years are marked by hardship and survival on the streets. From teenage prostitution to a series of tumultuous marriages—including a shocking union with her own brother—she navigates a world where each choice seems
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (703K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1995-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1731
Best known for "Robinson Crusoe," this restless English writer turned a turbulent life in trade, politics, and journalism into some of the most vivid prose of the early novel. His work mixes adventure, social observation, and the sharp eye of a born pamphleteer.
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