Travel & Exploration· Japan
A Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
by Daniel DefoeAggregate Editorial Score35/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1738English
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When Daniel Defoe published A Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain in 1738, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of travel & exploration. Published in 1738, A Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain by Daniel Defoe is a captivating work of travel writing that transports readers to extraordinary places.
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A Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain by Daniel Defoe sits within the tradition of travel & exploration that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1738 in Japan, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 35/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
The appeal of A Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
A Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain reflects Daniel Defoe's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Japan's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
173835
Daniel Defoe is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of adventure.
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