Based on close reading of a representative range of Defoe’s writing, Borsing presents a study of Defoe’s engagement with the concept of personal identity, exploring his construction of personae, his forays into different literary genres and the role of religion in his philosophy.
Based on close reading of a representative range of Defoe’s writing, Borsing presents a study of Defoe’s engagement with the concept of personal identity, exploring his construction of personae, his forays into different literary genres and the role of religion in his philosophy.