The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

1996 • Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV MovieNR
After being born in prison, Moll Flanders wends her way through the top and bottom of 18th-century English society, has five husbands and many male and female lovers, travels to America and back again, and in general discovers all that is cruel and sweet in life.
Runtime: 3h 17m
Delve into the rich, intricately woven tapestry of Daniel Defoe's 'Moll Flanders', a novel that transcends the limitations of its film adaptation by immersing you fully in the protagonist's world. The book offers a deeper, more nuanced exploration of Moll's character, capturing her wit, resilience, and the complex moral dilemmas she faces. Through his vivid, engaging prose, Defoe provides a critical insight into the social fabric of 18th-century England, maintaining a satirical perspective on its class and gender dynamics. By choosing to read the novel, you gain access to the full spectrum of Defoe's narrative mastery, which the movie, despite its visual appeal, can only partially convey. It's an opportunity to experience the original voice of Moll, in all its raw, unfiltered brilliance. Every plot twist, every moment of triumph or despair, emerges more powerfully in the imagination through the pages of the book, offering a richer, more rewarding journey than the constraints of a screen adaptation can provide.

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders inspired from

Moll Flanders
by Daniel Defoe