Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, published by AD Classic in 2010, is a classic work of fiction that spans 244 pages. This edition presents the story of Robinson Crusoe, who embarks on a seafaring adventure that leads to a shipwreck, leaving him stranded on a deserted island. As the sole survivor, Crusoe faces the challenges of survival, including hunger, the elements, and encounters with cannibals and mutineers, all while reflecting on his isolation from civilization.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of adventure and resilience as Crusoe builds a home, cultivates crops, and tames wild animals. The book delves into the complexities of human existence in isolation and the struggle for survival against the odds. Robinson Crusoe is recognized as a foundational text in English literature, influencing numerous adaptations and interpretations throughout history. This edition is presented in English and features dimensions of 229 mm by 152 mm, making it a substantial addition to any literary collection.
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On Robinson Crusoe’s first seafaring voyage, his ship sinks in a violent storm. On his second voyage he is enslaved by pirates. When Crusoe braves the ocean after several years in Brazil, Providence leaves him as the sole survivor of a shipwreck on a deserted island. Confronted by hunger and the elements, Crusoe builds a home, grows crops, tames wild animals, and survives cannibals and mutineers by his wits and the qualities of his cultural upbringing. But while Crusoe has conquered his island, he is affected most by his isolation from civilization. Robinson Crusoe is widely regarded as the first English novel. No book in the history of Western literature had spawned more editions, spin-offs, and translations. Adaptations include The Swiss Family Robinson, the Hollywood film Cast Away, and NBC’s TV series Crusoe. The story was likely influenced by the real-life Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish castaway in 1704 who spent four years and four months on the Pacific island Juan Fernandez which was later changed to Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966.
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