Robinson Crusoe
by Signet ClassicsClassic adventure story recounts struggles of an Englishman marooned on an uninhabited island for 24 years: his efforest to build a shelter and develop a food supply, his dramatic encounter with the native Friday, and their eventual escape and return to civilization.
Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, first published in 1719, is widely regarded as one of the earliest and most influential works in English literature. The tale of a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad has captivated readers for centuries with its vivid depiction of survival, solitude, and self-reliance. Robinson Crusoe launched the genre of realistic fiction and spawned countless imitations and adaptations across literature, film, and popular culture. Its enduring themes of adventure, faith, and human resilience continue to resonate with audiences.
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- Daniel Defoe (Author)
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