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Title: Of Captain Mission
Note: Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 87
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Summary: "Of Captain Misson" by Daniel Defoe is a historical fiction work written during the early 18th century. It narrates the life of Captain Misson, a pirate who aspires to create a utopian society, reflecting on themes of freedom, morality, and social justice against the backdrop of piracy in the age of colonialism. The story aims to intertwine the adventurous exploits of Captain Misson and his crew with critical commentary on the inequalities of the contemporary English society of Defoe's time. The beginning of the narrative introduces Captain Misson, detailing his early life and education in France before he turns to a life at sea. The text highlights his disillusionment with organized religion and the political corruption he witnesses. Captivated by the stories of adventure he reads, he embarks on a journey that leads to the formation of a crew united by ideals of liberty and equality. Captain Misson, influenced by his mentor Carracioli, embraces radical thoughts on governance and societal structure, ultimately striving to establish a community based on democratic principles and justice, leading to his encounters with various ships and battles, showcasing both his leadership qualities and moral philosophy in a perilous world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
EBook No.: 7779
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Pirates -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Of Captain Mission
Note: Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 87
Credits:
Text file produced by David Starner, Deirdre Menchaca, Ted Garvin
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "Of Captain Misson" by Daniel Defoe is a historical fiction work written during the early 18th century. It narrates the life of Captain Misson, a pirate who aspires to create a utopian society, reflecting on themes of freedom, morality, and social justice against the backdrop of piracy in the age of colonialism. The story aims to intertwine the adventurous exploits of Captain Misson and his crew with critical commentary on the inequalities of the contemporary English society of Defoe's time. The beginning of the narrative introduces Captain Misson, detailing his early life and education in France before he turns to a life at sea. The text highlights his disillusionment with organized religion and the political corruption he witnesses. Captivated by the stories of adventure he reads, he embarks on a journey that leads to the formation of a crew united by ideals of liberty and equality. Captain Misson, influenced by his mentor Carracioli, embraces radical thoughts on governance and societal structure, ultimately striving to establish a community based on democratic principles and justice, leading to his encounters with various ships and battles, showcasing both his leadership qualities and moral philosophy in a perilous world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
EBook No.: 7779
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Pirates -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.