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Roxana- The Fortunate Mistress

Roxana- The Fortunate Mistress

By: Daniel Defoe
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In Roxana The Fortunate Mistress, the captivating tale unfolds as the unnamed protagonist, a fallen woman, navigates the tumultuous waters of life and fortune. Following her abandonment by a foolish husband, Roxana adopts various aliases, including her titular name, as she descends into the world of prostitution. This poignant narrative, the second of Daniel Defoes explorations of such a character (the first being in Moll Flanders), delves into her fluctuating journey through the social spectrum, revealing the complexities of survival, identity, and resilience in a harsh world. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • 036 - Section 36

    036 - Section 36
    Feb 21 2026
    In Roxana The Fortunate Mistress, the captivating tale unfolds as the unnamed protagonist, a fallen woman, navigates the tumultuous waters of life and fortune. Following her abandonment by a foolish husband, Roxana adopts various aliases, including her titular name, as she descends into the world of prostitution. This poignant narrative, the second of Daniel Defoes explorations of such a character (the first being in Moll Flanders), delves into her fluctuating journey through the social spectrum, revealing the complexities of survival, identity, and resilience in a harsh world. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    44 mins
  • 035 - Section 35

    035 - Section 35
    Feb 20 2026
    In Roxana The Fortunate Mistress, the captivating tale unfolds as the unnamed protagonist, a fallen woman, navigates the tumultuous waters of life and fortune. Following her abandonment by a foolish husband, Roxana adopts various aliases, including her titular name, as she descends into the world of prostitution. This poignant narrative, the second of Daniel Defoes explorations of such a character (the first being in Moll Flanders), delves into her fluctuating journey through the social spectrum, revealing the complexities of survival, identity, and resilience in a harsh world. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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  • 034 - Section 34

    034 - Section 34
    Feb 19 2026
    In Roxana The Fortunate Mistress, the captivating tale unfolds as the unnamed protagonist, a fallen woman, navigates the tumultuous waters of life and fortune. Following her abandonment by a foolish husband, Roxana adopts various aliases, including her titular name, as she descends into the world of prostitution. This poignant narrative, the second of Daniel Defoes explorations of such a character (the first being in Moll Flanders), delves into her fluctuating journey through the social spectrum, revealing the complexities of survival, identity, and resilience in a harsh world. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    26 mins
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