Daniel Defoe

Tour Through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722. Daniel Defoe

British author Daniel Defoe (Daniel Defoe) was at times a businessman, political activist, criminal, spy and writer, and is considered one of the first journalists from England. The famous writer Defoe has used at least 198 pseudonyms throughout his career and has created more than 500 written works. Defoe is known for his detailed descriptions of the adventures of the abandoned Robinson Crusoe. Robinson Crusoe helped establish and popularize the novel in England in the 18th century.