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Moll Flanders

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noun

  1. (The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders ) a novel (1722) by Daniel Defoe.


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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

Over the years, Kingston, who joined the Royal Shakespeare Company early in her career, has moved from one swashbuckling role to another: Moll Flanders, Boudica, River Song in Doctor Who.

From The Guardian Jun. 19, 2013

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 what zest would Borrow have undertaken to translate Moll Flanders and Captain Singleton into the languages of Hafiz and Omar!

From George Borrow and His Circle Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters Of Borrow And His Friends by Shorter, Clement King

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