Daniel Defoe

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Robinson Crusoe (Annotated, Large Print)

Beschreibung

Read the classic that started the castaway genre.The definitive editionFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Daniel Defoe Large Print edition Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading Robinson Crusoe was first published by Daniel Defoe in 1719. This book became immensely popular due to its realism and vivid storytelling. Defoe's works helped spur the birth of literary realism. In this novel, we read the autobiography of Robinson Crusoe who longed for the sea. He became a sailor and embarked on numerous boat journeys against his parents' wishes until his last sea voyage left him washed ashore on an isolated island. Crusoe spends 28 years living on a remote tropical island near Trinidad in the Caribbean as a castaway."Thus fear of danger is ten thousand times more terrifying than danger itself." Alone and afraid, Crusoe has to make do with what he has to survive on. He encounters numerous dangers during his adventures where his spirit, will, and self-determination will be tested to the limit. Crusoe will be forced to rely only on himself for survival. How will Crusoe fare? What will he discover about himself, and what adventures is he about to live? Will he ever be rescued and sail back to England? Join him in his thrilling story and find out. Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

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: Sastrugi Press LLC
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 660g
• ISBN-13: 9781649221957
• ISBN-10: 1649221959
• Artikelnr.: 61935133