The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808) by Daniel Defoe
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"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows Robinson Crusoe, a young man with a strong desire to go to sea, despite the warnings of his father about the risks associated with such a life. Crusoe ultimately finds himself cast away on a deserted island after a series of misadventures, where he must rely on his ingenuity and
resourcefulness to survive. The opening of the novel introduces Robinson Crusoe, detailing his rebellious nature and the conflict between his aspirations and his family's wishes. After ignoring his father's counsel, he embarks on a journey at sea, facing numerous challenges from the outset, including a treacherous storm that threatens to sink the ship. His initial experiences foreshadow the trials he will undergo, as he grapples with feelings of guilt and regret for defying his parents. The narrative sets the stage for Crusoe’s transformation into a self-sufficient survivor, highlighting themes of adventure, independence, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808) |
| Credits |
Internet Archive; University of Florida; and Charlie Kirschner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shipwreck survival -- Fiction |
| Subject | Islands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Atlantic Ocean -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Castaways -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12623 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12623-4 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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