Victime d'un naufrage, Robinson Crusoé échoue sur une île déserte.

Seul, privé de tout, il va progressivement organiser sa survie, apprivoiser l'environnement sauvage qui constitue désormais son seul univers et réinventer, à sa manière, la civilisation.

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Robinson Crusoé

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Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude. That is, until, twenty-four years later, when he confronts another human being.

Robinson Crusoe

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.

Vie et aventures de Robinson Crusoé

Aventures de Robinson Crusoe

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Rêvant de voyages et d'aventures, le jeune Robinson Crusoé quitte brutalement sa famille pour partir sur les mers. Un soir d'orage, son navire fait naufrage en plein coeur de l'océan... Par miracle, il échoue sur une île déserte. Pendant vingt-trois ans, la nature et les animaux sont ses seuls amis, jusqu'au jour où Vendredi fait irruption dans sa vie...

Dans cet extrait de son Histoire générale des plus fameux pirates, Daniel Defoe relate les aventures du capitaine Misson, "l'homme le plus doux dans ses manières qui eût jamais sabordé un navire ou tranché une gorge" (Byron) et de son complice, l'hérétique Carraccioli, qui, las de courir les mers, décident de s'installer à Madagascar pour y fonder une société utopique, tout en continuant à piller les navires passant à leur portée. La propriété y est abolie, toutes les ressources étant mises en commun, et les pirates y parlent une langue qu'ils ont eux-mêmes forgée. Le rêve sera cependant de courte durée...

Libertalia - Une utopie pirate

AS the Pyrates in the West-Indies have been so formidable and numerous, that they have interrupted the Trade of Europe into those Parts; and our English Merchants, in particular, have suffered more by their Depredations, than by the united Force of France and Spain, in the late War: We do not doubt but the World will be curious to know the Original and Progress of these Desperadoes, who were the Terror of the trading Part of the World.

But before we enter upon their particular History, it will not be amiss, by way of Introduction, to shew, by some Examples drawn from History, the great Mischief and Danger which threaten Kingdoms and Commonwealths, from the Increase of these sort of Robbers; when either by the Troubles of particular Times, or the Neglect of Governments, they are not crush'd before they gather Strength.

A General History of the Pyrates

"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.

Robinson Crusoé

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