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Daniel Defoe died 250 years ago. His best-known book,
Robinson Crusoe , was published in 1719. Its ' homely plain style ' and racy narrative made the book an immediate success and other novels followed.
But Defoe's novels were written only in old age after a varied life as a soldier, businessman, spy and satirical pamphleteer. Frank Delaney examines his literary career with Pat Rogers and Juliet Mitchell.
Producer ALASTAIR WILSON

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Daniel Defoe
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Robinson Crusoe
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Frank Delaney
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Pat Rogers
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Juliet Mitchell.
Producer:
Alastair Wilson
Source: Radio Times

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