Robinson Crusoe
$33.12
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
2 January 2014
Summary
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.
“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 …”
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141393407 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141393408 |
| Author: | Daniel Defoe |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 2 January 2014 |
| Weight: | 403g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 138mm x 29mm |
| Series: | Penguin Clothbound Classics |
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Robinson Crusoe has a universal appeal, a story that goes right to the core of existence – Simon Armitage
About The Author
Daniel Defoe
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 satirical 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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