Robinson Crusoe(Illustrated)

Robinson Crusoe(Illustrated)

by Daniel Defoe
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 11/03/2024

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  • Vividly Illustrated: Enjoy a lushly illustrated edition with 19 vibrant illustrations bringing Crusoe's journey to life.

  • Enriched Content: Dive deeper into the novel with a comprehensive summary and character list.

  • Author's Gaze: Gain insights into the creator’s world with an expertly crafted biography of Daniel Defoe.


Embark on a Timeless Adventure with "Robinson Crusoe"

Sail into the boundless adventures of the indomitable Robinson Crusoe, a man driven by the insatiable tendrils of wanderlust, in Daniel Defoe’s timeless masterpiece. This enriched and illustrated edition invites you to traverse through the undulating waves of perilous adventure, profound solitude, and the relentless spirit of human endurance.

Stranded on a deserted island after a catastrophic shipwreck, Crusoe navigates through the stark contrast between civilization and isolation, teetering on the precipice of despair and ingenuity. His solitary existence on the remote island unfolds as a poignant exploration into the depth of human perseverance, the internal battlements of morality, and the eternal quest for companionship.

From constructing a fortification, taming the wild, and encountering the enigmatic ‘savage’ Friday, Crusoe’s tale is a rich tapestry of adventure, survival, and introspection. Within the confines of boundless isolation, explore the myriad hues of human nature, portrayed against the vibrant backdrop of the wild, unbridled elements of nature.

What Awaits Inside

Mesmerizing Illustrations: Experience Crusoe's saga through carefully curated illustrations, each echoing the tumultuous waves of his adventures and internal journey.

Illuminating Summary: Navigate through the narrative with an insightful summary, guiding your journey through the intricacies of Crusoe’s adventures.

Character Exploration: Meet the cast through a detailed character list, offering a window into their motivations, fears, and transformations.

Journey into the Author’s Mind: Explore the life and times of Daniel Defoe, uncovering the threads that wove into the creation of this immortal narrative.

Bask in the enriched experience of a classic that has transcended through centuries, resonating with readers across time and space. Crusoe's tale is not merely an adventure but a reflection of our own triumphs, despair, and the eternal flames of curiosity and resilience that flicker within us all.

Lose yourself in the lush realms of "Robinson Crusoe" — an odyssey where every grain of sand tells a story of survival, every rustle of leaves whispers tales of hope, and every horizon sings ballads of infinite quests.

ISBN:
9791223016404
9791223016404
Category:
Fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
11-03-2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
Micheal Smith
Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe was a Londoner, born in 1660 at St Giles, Cripplegate, and son of James Foe, a tallow-chandler. He changed his name to Defoe from c. 1695. He was educated for the Presbyterian Ministry at Morton's Academy for Dissenters at Newington Green, but in 1682 he abandoned this plan and became a hosiery merchant in Cornhill. After serving briefly as a soldier in the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion, he became well established as a merchant and travelled widely in England, as well as on the Continent.

Between 1697 and 1701 he served as a secret agent for William III in England and Scotland, and between 1703 and 1714 for Harley and other ministers. During the latter period he also, single-handed, produced the Review, a pro-government newspaper. A prolific and versatile writer he produced some 500 books on a wide variety of topics, including politics, geography, crime, religion, economics, marriage, psychology and superstition. He delighted in role-playing and disguise, a skill he used to great effect as a secret agent, and in his writing he often adopted a pseudonym or another personality for rhetorical impact.

His first extant political tract (against James II) was published in 1688, and in 1701 appeared his satirical poem The True-Born Englishman, which was a bestseller. Two years later he was arrested for The Shortest-Way with the Dissenters, an ironical satire on High Church extremism, committed to Newgate and pilloried. He turned to fiction relatively late in life and in 1719 published his great imaginative work, Robinson Crusoe. This was followed in 1722 by Moll Flanders and A Journal of the Plague Year, and in 1724 by his last novel, Roxana.

His other works include A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain, a guide-book in three volumes (1724–6; abridged Penguin edition, 1965), The Complete English Tradesman (1726), Augusta Triumphans, (1728), A Plan of the English Commerce (1728) and The Complete English Gentleman (not published until 1890). He died on 24 April 1731. Defoe had a great influence on the development of the English novel and many consider him to be the first true novelist.

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