Daniel Defoe

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Large Print - Robinson Crusoe - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Beschreibung

Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: * 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. * Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. * Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. * Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. Cast away on a remote, untamed island after a violent shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe is thrust into a relentless battle with nature, isolation, and his own mind. Each day brings new challenges as he learns to survive-building shelter, finding food, and transforming from a helpless victim into a skilled survivalist. Just as he begins to carve out a fragile existence, strange footprints in the sand reveal a chilling truth: he may not be as alone as he believed. From that moment, his struggle becomes not only one of survival but also of resilience, faith, and the search for connection in the wilderness. First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe is widely regarded as one of the first novels in the English language, marking a turning point in literary history. Defoe's detailed realism, vivid depiction of survival, and focus on the inner thoughts of a single protagonist revolutionized storytelling. Beyond its thrilling adventure, the novel reflects themes of individualism, colonialism, and human endurance during the age of exploration. Its profound influence continues to shape literature, inspiring countless survival narratives and remaining a timeless meditation on self-reliance and the human spirit.

Autor

Daniel Defoe, born around 1660 in London, was a writer, trader, and journalist who became one of the earliest novelists in the English language. Known for his adventurous spirit, Defoe engaged in various businesses and faced financial hardships, leading him to become a prolific pamphleteer. His life experiences, including time in prison, greatly influenced his writing and shaped his views on politics and society.In 1719, Defoe published Robinson Crusoe, which gained widespread acclaim and is often credited as one of the first English novels. His writing style, blending realism with fiction, allowed readers to engage deeply with his characters' inner lives. This novel, along with his other works, significantly impacted the development of the English novel and storytelling.Throughout his life, Defoe continued writing novels, essays, and political pamphlets, often under pseudonyms. His later works, like Moll Flanders and A Journal of the Plague Year, further explored complex characters and social themes. Defoe's legacy as a pioneer of English literature endures, with his novels still celebrated for their insight into human nature and society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 664
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 41mm
• Gewicht: 1052g
• ISBN-13: 9781834122717
• ISBN-10: 1834122716
• Artikelnr.: 75921396