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Robinson Crusoe

By Daniel Defoe
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is a classic tale of adventure and survival. It follows the journey of a castaway who finds himself stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. With resourcefulness and determination, he learns to live off the land while contending with solitude and unforeseen challenges. Set in the category of General Fiction, it’s an enduring story exploring themes of self-reliance and human resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by tales of adventure and survival. It tells the compelling story of a man's ingenuity and resilience while he perseveres through years of isolation on a deserted island. If you appreciate stories exploring the human spirit and the struggle against the wilderness, this classic novel may capture your interest.

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Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude. That is, until, twenty-four years later, when he confronts another human being.

Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the power and originality of Defoe's famous book.

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Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilisation? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the power and originality of Defoe's famous book.

'I walk'd about on the shore, lifting up my hands, and my whole being, as I may say, wrapt up in the contemplation of my deliverance ... reflecting upon all my comrades that were drown'd, and that there should not be one soul sav'd but my self ...'

Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude. That is, until, twenty-four years later, when he confronts another human being. First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe has been praised by such writers as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Samuel Johnson as one of the greatest novels in the English language.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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Robinson Crusoe is praised for its universal appeal and explores fundamental aspects of human existence. Simon Armitage notes that it delves deeply into the core of existence, highlighting its enduring relevance and charm across generations.

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ISBN: 9780141393407

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 403g

Pages: 288

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Daniel Defoe Featured Fiction General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books Literary Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

About the Author

Daniel Defoe (c.1660-1731), one of the most famous writers in English literature, was born in London, the son of James Foe, a butcher. It was Daniel who changed his name to De Foe or Defoe in about 1705. He was interested in politics and opposed King James II. After the Glorious Revolution in 1688 and William III was on the throne, Defoe became one of his personal friends. He became a writer for the government and a satircal writer on various social issues of the time. He turned to full time writing after hearing the inspirational story of a sailor who was rescued after living alone on a desert island in the Pacific, the result being his first novel ROBINSON CRUSOE. Several other adventure stories followed, including MOLL FLANDERS.

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