The story of Robinson Crusoe in Latin : Adapted from Daniel Defoe's famous…
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"The Story of Robinson Crusoe in Latin" adapted from Daniel Defoe's famous book is an adaptation of a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This work presents the adventures of the iconic character Robinson Crusoe, as he navigates the challenges of survival on a deserted island after being shipwrecked. It aims to provide a Latin learning experience while engaging young readers with a story they might already be familiar with.
The opening of this adaptation sets the stage for Crusoe's formative years and his eventual departure into the unknown. We are introduced to Crusoe's family, particularly focusing on his relationship with his ambitious father and his desire for adventure over a conventional life. Following his rebellious decision to leave home for a seafaring life, readers witness his initial dreams of exploration quickly turn into a dramatic encounter with a tempest at sea that results in shipwreck. As he reflects on his actions amidst the chaos, the narrative foreshadows the profound struggles and transformations he will face on his journey to self-discovery and survival in solitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Campe, Joachim Heinrich, 1746-1818 |
|---|---|
| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
| Editor | Barnett, P. A. (Percy Arthur), 1858-1941 |
| Translator | Goffaux, François Joseph, 1755-1836 |
| Uniform Title | Robinson der Jüngere. Latin |
| Title | The story of Robinson Crusoe in Latin : Adapted from Daniel Defoe's famous book [or rather, translated from J.H. Campe's "Robinson der Jüngere"] by G.F. Goffeaux. Edited, amended and rearranged by P.A. Barnett |
| Original Publication | London: Longmans, Green, and Co, 1907. |
| Credits | Aurēliānus Agricola |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Latin language -- Readers |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Castaways -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Robinsonades |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74851 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74851-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 538 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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