| Author |
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
| Title |
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
David Price
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Islands -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Atlantic Ocean -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Castaways -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
521 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 30, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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