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Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe, engraving by M. Van der Gucht, after a portrait by J. Taverner, first half of the 18th century.
In his periodical the Review, which he wrote almost single-handedly from 1704 to 1713, Daniel Defoe discussed a wide range of topics beyond politics. These subjects included:
- Current affairs in general1
- Religion1
- Trade1
- Manners1
- Morals1
Defoe’s work in the Review was highly influential, helping to shape the development of later essay periodicals, such as The Tatler and The Spectator, as well as the broader newspaper press.1