The Storm. An Essay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Storm. An Essay." by Daniel Defoe is a reflective essay written in the early 18th century. This work delves into the existential themes surrounding natural disasters and their implications on humanity and society. Through an exploration of a significant storm, the author contemplates moral and philosophical questions, linking the tempest to social justice, repentance, and the divine. In this essay, Defoe uses the metaphor of a storm to lament the moral decay and political strife of his time. He vividly describes the chaos of the storm while calling for national reform and repentance among citizens who have turned away from righteousness. The narrative touches upon reflections of historical figures, such as William III, showcasing the burdens of leadership amidst public turbulence. Defoe criticizes societal behavior, questioning the ethics behind human actions during crises, and urges that the chaotic forces of nature serve as a divine message for introspection and change. Through his poignant verses, Defoe aims to awaken the populace to the urgency of recognizing their faults and working towards redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by StevenGibbs, Val Wooff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Storm_(Daniel_Defoe)

Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-10-14