An Appeal to Honour and Justice, Though it be of

Name: An Appeal to Honour and Justice, Though it be of His Worst Enemies
Author: Daniel Defoe

An Appeal to Honour and Justice, Though it be of His Worst Enemies by Daniel Defoe is a book that explores the themes of justice, morality, and the human condition. The novel follows the story of a man who is wrongly accused of a crime and must navigate a corrupt legal system to prove his innocence. Through the protagonist's journey, Defoe raises questions about the nature of justice and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. The book is a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of its time, and its themes continue to resonate with readers today.

By Daniel Defoe · First published 1703 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Political Literature, Autobiography · 20,788 words

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I hope the time is come at last when the voice of moderate principles may be heard. Hitherto the noise has been so great, and the prejudices and passions of men so strong, that it had been but in vain to offer at any argument, or for any man to talk of giving a reason for his actions; and this alone has been the cause why, when other men, who, I think, have less to say in their own defence, are appealing to the public, and struggling to defend themselves, I alone have been silent under the infinite clamours and reproaches, causeless curses, unusual threatenings, and the most unjust and injurious treatment in the world.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Daniel Defoe
Date: 1703 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-Fiction, Political Literature, Autobiography, Historical
Length: 20,788 words
Structure: 1 section, 149 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Non-Fiction — The book is an appeal or address made by Daniel Defoe, thus making it a piece of non-fiction.
Political Literature — Defoe's appeal is aimed at his worst enemies, contextualizing it within political scenarios and thereby categorizing it as political literature.
Autobiography — As it is Defoe's personal appeal, elements of his own life and experiences are expected to be present, leading to a classification of autobiography as a sub-genre.
Historical — Given that Defoe was a historical figure, his writings provide a perspective into his time, thus classifying it under this genre.