The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

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Author Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Title The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Credits David Price
Summary "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles the life of Robinson Crusoe, a young man whose adventurous spirit leads him to defy his father's wishes and pursue a life at sea, which ultimately results in a series of harrowing misfortunes, including shipwreck and isolation on a deserted island. The opening of the novel introduces Robinson Crusoe's early life, detailing his upbringing in York, England, and his yearning for adventure despite his father's warnings against such a reckless lifestyle. Crusoe's decision to go to sea sets in motion a chain of events that leads him away from security and toward a life fraught with danger and hardship. The narrative foreshadows the struggles he will face as he navigates tumultuous seas and ultimately finds himself shipwrecked on an uninhabited island. This initial section paints a vivid picture of Crusoe's conflict between desire and duty, offering readers a glimpse into his character development that will shape the rest of his extraordinary journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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. 521
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Most Recently Updated Jan 30, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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