Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

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Author Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Illustrator Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers), 1882-1945
LoC No. 20020191
Title Robinson Crusoe
Original Publication United States: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1920.
Note Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story recounts the life of the protagonist, Robinson Crusoe, who embarks on a sea voyage against his family's wishes, driven by a desire for adventure and wealth. This decision sets him on a path filled with misfortunes, resulting in his eventual shipwreck and solitary survival on a deserted island. The tale explores themes of survival, perseverance, and the human spirit's resilience. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Robinson's family background and his rebellious nature. A young man who yearns for adventure despite his father's counsel to remain in the safety of a stable life, Crusoe ultimately resolves to leave home. The narrative quickly transitions into his experiences at sea, capturing his initial excitement and subsequent terror as he confronts the brutal reality of maritime life. These early passages lay the groundwork for Robinson's transformation and the trials he will face against the elements, setting the stage for his subsequent journey of survival and self-discovery. (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
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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