Second Thoughts are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies (eBook)

Daniel Defoe (Autor)

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2022
13 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654731567-4 (EAN)

Infos

Daniel Defoe's "Second Thoughts are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies" intricately weaves together elements of socio-political discourse and early 18th-century urban experience. In this pamphlet, Defoe adopts a pragmatic style that reflects his keen understanding of the complexities surrounding crime and safety in the burgeoning streets of London. By exploring practical solutions to prevent street robberies, Defoe not only engages with contemporary debates on law enforcement but also delves into the psychological ramifications of urban fear, making it a crucial piece in the literary context of the period known for its growth of public consciousness and civic responsibility. As a prominent figure in early English literature and journalism, Defoe's own experiences as a merchant and his brushes with the law have undoubtedly influenced his perspective on crime and societal improvement. His background provides a unique lens through which he examines the moral and economic dimensions of urban life, drawing on both personal ventures and broader societal concerns. This blend of personal reflection and social commentary enriches the text, placing it among pivotal works that address the human condition in an evolving society. Readers seeking a nuanced understanding of early modern social issues will find Defoe's insights both timeless and prescient. His arguments not only resonate with contemporary audiences grappling with crime and urban safety but also serve as an important historical document, enhancing our understanding of the socio-economic dynamics of 18th-century London. "Second Thoughts are Best" is a significant read for those interested in literature, history, and the intersections between them.

Autor

Daniel Defoe, an English novelist, journalist, and pamphleteer, is most renowned for his contribution to the English novel form and his prominent work 'Robinson Crusoe'. Born around 1659, Defoe was a prolific writer who ventured into the realms of crime, social-political reflection, and exploratory narratives. While his precise birthdate is contested, Defoe's impact on literature is unequivocal. Among his lesser-known, yet significant, publications is 'Second Thoughts are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies', in which Defoe examines social issues and proposes reforms to reduce crime, a testament to his engagement with the contemporary issues of his time. His literary style is distinguished by a didactic intent disguised within his narratives, which was common to his era. Defoe's works provide critical insights into 18th-century Britain, and he is celebrated for his forays into the novel, an emergent form at the time, which he helped define through his realistic fictional memoirs. His complex and multifaceted characters have paved the way for the development of the English novel, endearing him to literary scholars and general readers alike. The craft employed in his writings and his forward-thinking perspectives have ensured Defoe's lasting legacy in the annals of English literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht
• Schlagworte: 18th century england • 18th century fiction • 18th century society • class divide • concise persuasive style • crime prevention • Crime Prevention Literature • criminal behavior strategies • Criminality in London • Criminology • Daniel Defoe • Daniel Defoe literature • Defoe Philosophical Works • Defoe's urban insights • early modern prose • English classics • Great Britain • Historical crime analysis • historical essays • historical fiction • literary satire • Morality • Pamphlet Writing • picaresque fiction • practical advice essays • Robbery • satirical literature • Social and public welfare • Social commentary • Social commentary novels • social commentary prose • social pathology • Socio-political critique • street robbery solutions • urban crime prevention