Daniel Defoe - The Consolidator: "Justice is always violent to the party offending, for every man is innocent in his own eyes"

Daniel Defoe, born around 1660, was a multifaceted figure—novelist, journalist, pamphleteer, and businessman—whose vibrant life and diverse works continue to be celebrated. Renowned for classics like Robinson Crusoe, which is among the most translated books after the Bible, he played a crucial role in the evolution of the novel. Defoe's extensive writings covered a range of subjects, from politics to psychology, and he was a pioneer in economic journalism. His later years were marked by financial struggles, ultimately leading to his death while evading creditors.