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Roxana is a novel by Daniel Defoe, published in 1724. It is one of Defoe's notable works, alongside Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders. The novel explores complex relationships with its narrators, whose self-awareness is often called into question. Defoe, a prolific writer of pamphlets and journalism, turned to sustained prose fiction later in his career, bringing a wide range of interests to his novels. Roxana delves into the life of its titular character, presenting a narrative that invites readers to ponder the narrator's inner world.123

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