Moll Flanders

Book Review

«Moll Flanders» by Daniel Defoe is a brilliant example of the eighteenth-century English novel, in which the heroine’s fate becomes a mirror of the age. Moll’s story, a woman forced to fight for survival in a cruel world, is revealed with a psychological depth rare for its time. Defoe masterfully combines adventurous storytelling with subtle social critique, allowing the reader to see London through the lens of poverty, crime, and desperate hopes. Critics note the vividness of the language, the authenticity of the details, and the extraordinary strength of the female character, who, despite all trials, never loses her inner dignity. The novel impresses with its frankness and the author’s ability to penetrate the innermost corners of the human soul, as well as provoking reflection on the nature of morality, freedom, and redemption. «Moll Flanders» is not only a gripping story, but also a profound exploration of human nature that remains relevant to this day.