The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808) by Daniel Defoe

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Author Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Title The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808)
Note Reading ease score: 38.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Internet Archive; University of Florida;
and Charlie Kirschner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows Robinson Crusoe, a young man with a strong desire to go to sea, despite the warnings of his father about the risks associated with such a life. Crusoe ultimately finds himself cast away on a deserted island after a series of misadventures, where he must rely on his ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive. The opening of the novel introduces Robinson Crusoe, detailing his rebellious nature and the conflict between his aspirations and his family's wishes. After ignoring his father's counsel, he embarks on a journey at sea, facing numerous challenges from the outset, including a treacherous storm that threatens to sink the ship. His initial experiences foreshadow the trials he will undergo, as he grapples with feelings of guilt and regret for defying his parents. The narrative sets the stage for Crusoe’s transformation into a self-sufficient survivor, highlighting themes of adventure, independence, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. (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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EBook-No. 12623
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Most Recently Updated Oct 27, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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