Roxana (1724), Defoe's last and darkest novel, is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, at first for survival, and then for fame and fortune. Its narrator tells the story of her own "wicked" life as the mistress of rich and powerful men. Endowed with many seductive skills, she is herself seduced: by money, by dreams of rank, and by the illusion that she can escape her own past. This edition uses the rare first edition text, with a new Introduction, detailed Notes, textual history and a map of contemporary ...
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Roxana (1724), Defoe's last and darkest novel, is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, at first for survival, and then for fame and fortune. Its narrator tells the story of her own "wicked" life as the mistress of rich and powerful men. Endowed with many seductive skills, she is herself seduced: by money, by dreams of rank, and by the illusion that she can escape her own past. This edition uses the rare first edition text, with a new Introduction, detailed Notes, textual history and a map of contemporary London.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 0192834592.
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First Folio Society edition (hardback). 8vo (24cm by 16cm), xiii, 316pp. 8 illustrations by Clare Melinsky, and an introduction by Frances Wilson. Original purple cloth, red card slipcase. The book is in excellent condition; the slipcase is rubbed.
Add this copy of Roxana, the Fortunate Mistress to cart. $20.18, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1964 by Oxford University Press.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust jacket. Oxford English Novels edition, edited with an introduction by Jane Jack. A tidy copy in tight binding; dust jacket spine faded; dj not price-clipped.
Add this copy of Roxana the Fortunate Mistress to cart. $30.22, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1964 by Oxford University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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Very Good jacket. First Edition. First thus. Pages clean and bright, no markings. Dust jacket price clipped with light edgewear. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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Very Good jacket. First Edition. First edition 1964, Pages clean and bright, Binding firm, Light wear to edges, Dust jacket unclipped. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 348 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 348 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
