Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, published by Ascent Audio on September 12, 2023, is a classic tale of shipwreck and survival. This edition spans 290 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Robinson Crusoe, a castaway marooned on a remote tropical island for 28 years after a devastating storm claims the lives of his shipmates. The story details his journey of self-sufficiency and resilience as he learns to navigate the challenges of wilderness life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of human endurance as Crusoe utilizes salvaged materials to create a sustainable existence, mastering skills such as pottery, agriculture, and livestock domestication. The plot unfolds over three decades, featuring encounters with cannibals, earthquakes, and mutineers, alongside the companionship of Friday, a native he rescues. This edition captures the essence of Defoe’s work, which has inspired numerous adaptations and remains a significant contribution to world literature, particularly within the genres of action and adventure, historical fiction, and biographical narratives.
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A CLASSIC TALE OF SHIPWRECK AND SURVIVAL
Widely regarded as the first English novel, Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, is one of the most popular adventure stories and most published books in history. This beautifully designed novel of human endurance set in a faraway land is packed with suspense, enchanting detail and daring heroics. Unfolding over a 30 year period, this classic tale of shipwreck and survival is a timeless celebration of hard work, patience, ingenuity, and undaunting courage and is one of the great works of Western civilization.
In his own words, Robinson Crusoe, a castaway who was marooned on a remote tropical island for 28 years tells of the terrible storm that drowned all his shipmates and left him struggling to create a life for himself in the wilderness.
Crusoe becomes self-sufficient using material salvaged from shipwrecks as he learns to make pottery, grow crops, build a house and domesticate livestock. He must overcome despair, doubt, and self-pity as he encounters cannibals, earthquakes, and mutineers. His many adventures include his rescue of a native who has escaped from cannibals. Naming him Friday, the day he was found, he becomes Crusoe’s trusted companion and servant. The two share a variety of adventures including a fierce battle with cannibals. They recapture a mutinous ship and return to England.
An instant success when first published in 1719, over the years Robinson Crusoe has inspired countless imitations along with numerous sequels and adaptations for stage, film, and television. The plot is believed to be partly based on the real-life experiences of Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk.
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