Moll Flanders
Americannoun
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He began his career in television, for which he adapted such novels as Cider with Rosie, David Copperfield and Moll Flanders.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2018
Try describing a pub for yourself, without resorting to cultural shortcuts – Marlowe, Moll Flanders, Peggy Mitchell, Withnail, Shaun of the Dead – and likely you will wind up describing what it isn’t.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 13, 2015
Moll Flanders by Daniel DefoeMoll has separated from dodgy but charming Jemy, her "Gentleman" husband, but sees him again in the company of two other men.
From The Guardian ● May 18, 2012
Here’s how Moll Flanders described being busted: “I was attack’d by two Wenches that came open mouth’d at me just as I was going out at the Door.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2011
With the exception of Moll Flanders, these last two are more vitalised than any personages Defoe invented.
From The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana by Defoe, Daniel
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