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Robinson Crusoe
Paperback
Main Details
Title |
Robinson Crusoe
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Daniel Defoe
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Illustrated by Adam Stower
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback | Pages:288 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781847494856
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Classifications | Dewey:823.5 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Alma Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Alma Classics
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Publication Date |
15 November 2015 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, is considered by many to be the first novel in English, and its success was so enormous that by the end of the nineteenth century it had spawned more translations and versions than any other previous English book. An everyman character who has become part of our cultural heritage, Defoe's castaway - shipwrecked, imperilled and facing a host of elemental challenges - lives an archetypal life of survival, adventure and personal development. On one level a simple adventure story, while at the same time an allegory, a quest novel and a spiritual autobiography, Robinson Crusoe has captured the imagination of readers for nearly three centuries.
Author Biography
A prolific journalist and pamphleteer, Daniel Defoe (1660 - 1731) is best remembered for his contribution to the English novel, with works such as Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders considered pioneers of their genre.
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