Robinson Crusoé - Tome 2

Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published on 25 April 1719. The first edition credited the work's protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and the book a travelogue of true incidents.Epistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is presented as an autobiography of the title character (whose birth name is Robinson Kreutznaer), a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical desert island near Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers, before ultimately being rescued. The story has been thought to be based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish castaway who lived for four years on a Pacific island called "Más a Tierra", now part of Chile, which was renamed Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966.Despite its simple narrative style, Robinson Crusoe was well received in the literary world and is often credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction as a literary genre. It is generally seen as a contender for the first English novel. Before the end of 1719, the book had already run through four editions, and it has gone on to become one of the most widely published books in history, spawning so many imitations, not only in literature but also in film, television and radio, that its name is used to define a genre, the Robinsonade.

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After being kidnapped from his family as a child, Bob Singleton is raised by the gypsy who purchased him. As a young man, he quickly takes to life at sea, and begins a series of adventures, both on and off land, eventually becoming a successful pirate known as Captain Singleton. The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton is written much in the same style as author Daniel Defoe's other famous novels, including Robinson Crusoe and Journal of the Plague Year, mixing accounts of adventure with well-researched economic and practical details that ground the story in the reality of its 18th century setting. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

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Set against the backdrop of the Great Plague of London in the seventeenth century, Daniel Defoe's classic novel, A Journal of the Plague Year, continues to be distinguished for its intense, honest, and realistic portrayal of the times. Over the course of a single year, the novel's narrator examines events both political and personal, and comments on the social, political, economic, and human impact of the epidemic. Although originally read as non-fiction when it was published, A Journal of the Plague Year has over time been proven to be fiction, but is remarkable for its use of factual statistical analysis of the plague, and specific references to actual neighbourhoods and individual stories. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

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"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a timeless tale that has captivated readers for centuries. First published in 1719, this iconic novel tells the extraordinary story of Robinson Crusoe, a young and adventurous Englishman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island.

As the sole survivor of the shipwreck, Crusoe must learn to adapt and survive in his newfound solitude. With resourcefulness and determination, he constructs a shelter, cultivates crops, and tames wild animals, marking the beginning of his solitary existence on the island. Through Crusoe's journal entries, readers witness his triumphs, hardships, and the profound introspection that arises from his isolation.

"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" explores themes of resilience, self-reliance, and the indomitable human spirit. Crusoe's encounters with cannibals, his encounters with Friday, a native he rescues and befriends, and his constant struggle against nature's forces, provide a backdrop for his personal growth and transformation. Defoe's narrative skillfully depicts Crusoe's evolving relationship with nature, God, and his own sense of identity.

This classic novel is much more than just a tale of survival. It delves into the depths of the human psyche, examining the longing for companionship, the quest for meaning in a solitary existence, and the consequences of man's desire to conquer nature. Defoe's vivid descriptions and attention to detail transport readers to the deserted island, allowing them to experience Crusoe's hardships and triumphs firsthand.

With its universal themes and timeless appeal, "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" has left an indelible mark on literature. It has inspired countless adaptations and continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Journey alongside Robinson Crusoe as he navigates the challenges of isolation, confronts his own limitations, and ultimately discovers the strength that lies within the human spirit.

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Lors d'une expédition qui n'est pas al première du marin aguerri qu'est Robinson Crusoé, son navire fait naufrage à cause d'une forte tempête. Seul survivant, Robinson doit faire preuve de débrouillardise sur une île qu'il ne connaît pas et sur laquelle ses seuls visiteurs sont des cannibales...

Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), de son vrai nom Daniel Foe naquit en Angleterre durant la seconde moitié du 17ème siècle. En plus d'une condamnaion au pilori pour avoir critiqué l'Eglise anglicane, Defoe connut plusieurs séjours en prison dûs à des faillites dans ses différentes entreprises commerciales. Ayant retrouvé sa liberté, Defoe travailla à l'union de l'Angleterre et l'Ecosse; cette mission réussie, il s'en voit confier d'autres en tant qu'agent secret. Le roman le plus célèbre de Defoe est sans aucun doute son fameux Robinson Crusoé.

En 1651, Robinson Crusoe quitte York, en Angleterre pour naviguer, contre la volonte de ses parents qui voulaient qu'il devienne avocat. Le navire est arraisonne par des pirates de Sale (les fameux Sallee Rovers) et Crusoe devient l'esclave d'un Maure. Il parvient a s'echapper sur un bateau et ne doit son salut qu'a un navire portugais qui passe au large de la cote ouest de l'Afrique. Arrive au Bresil, Crusoe devient le proprietaire d'une plantation. En 1659, alors qu'il a vingt-huit ans, il se joint a une expedition partie a la recherche d'esclaves africains, mais a la suite d'une tempete il est naufrage sur une ile a l'embouchure de l'Orenoque en Amerique du Sud. Tous ses compagnons etant morts, il parvient a recuperer des armes et des outils dans l'epave. Il fait la decouverte d'une grotte. Il se construit une habitation et confectionne un calendrier en faisant des entailles dans un morceau de bois. Il chasse et cultive le ble. Il apprend a fabriquer de la poterie et eleve des chevres. Il lit la Bible et rien ne lui manque, si ce n'est la compagnie des hommes..."

«I was born in the year 1632, in the city of York, of a good family, though not of that country, my father being a foreigner of Bremen, who settled first at Hull. He got a good estate by merchandise, and leaving off his trade lived afterward at York,...» Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published on 25 April 1719. The first edition credited the work's protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and the book a travelogue of true incidents.
Epistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is presented as an autobiography of the title character (whose birth name is Robinson Kreutznaer)-a castaway who spends thirty years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers before being rescued.
Taken as non-fiction, the details of Robinson Crusoe are given at the start of the novel. The story has since been perceived to be based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish castaway who lived for four years on the Pacific island of Chile.

Robinson Crusoé - Tome 2

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