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Robinson Crusoe
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Robinson Crusoe
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Daniel Defoe
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Series | Enriched Classics |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:400 | Dimensions(mm): Height 171,Width 106 |
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Category/Genre | Modern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945) |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781416561514
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Classifications | Dewey:FIC |
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Edition |
Enriched Classic
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Simon & Schuster
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Imprint |
Simon Spotlight Entertainment
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Publication Date |
30 December 2008 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. The acclaimed tale of a shipwrecked Englishman who finds himself stranded on an island off the coast of South America-a story of survival, self-reliance, adventure, and faith. This edition includes: -A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information -A chronology of the author's life and work -A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context -An outline of key themes to guide the reader's own interpretations -Detailed explanatory notes -Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work -Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction -A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.
Author Biography
Daniel Defoe (1659-1661) was an English writer and journalist most widely known for his novel Robinson Crusoe, originally published in 1719. His work varied from political pamphlets to poetry, and included other novels such as Religious Courtship and The Political History of the Devil. He lived in London, England.
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