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Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe

Defoe, Daniel

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419145177
ISBN13: 9781419145179
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.51 Width: 7.92 Depth: 8.74
Language: English
Robinson Crusoe is a novel written by Daniel Defoe and published in 1719. It is a fictional autobiography of the title character, Robinson Crusoe, who is stranded on a deserted island for 28 years. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part describing Crusoe's adventures as a sailor and his eventual shipwreck on the island. The second part of the novel focuses on Crusoe's life on the island, his survival skills, and his eventual rescue. Throughout the novel, Crusoe faces various challenges, including loneliness, hunger, and danger from wild animals. He learns to adapt to his surroundings and becomes self-sufficient, building shelter, growing crops, and taming animals. Crusoe also reflects on his past mistakes and the choices that led him to be stranded on the island. The novel has been praised for its realistic portrayal of survival and for its exploration of themes such as colonialism, imperialism, and individualism. It has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, and is considered a classic of English literature.I understood him in many things, and let him know I was very well pleased with him. In a little time I began to speak to him; and teach him to speak to me: and first, I let him know his name should be Friday, which was the day I saved his life: I called him so for the memory of the time. I likewise taught him to say Master; and then let him know that was to be my name: I likewise taught him to say Yes and No and to know the meaning of them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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