Eyewitness Classics: Robinson Crusoe
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Eyewitness Classics: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe is one of the world's greatest and most popular novels of adventure. The story of a model never-say-die hero battling for survival on a desert island has captivated readers ever since its publication in 1719. This sensitive abridgement presents all the book's major incidents in Daniel Defoe's own words thereby capturing the essence of this 18th-century masterpiece for today's children. Scene after scene is compellingly brought to life by Julek Heller's thrilling illustrations. This DK Eyewitness Classics edition features a map of Crusoe's imaginary island and offers significant background material on Defoe's extraordinary life influential work and turbulent times. Captivating illustrated annotations comment on the text with an extended passage devoted to Defoe's tragic biography and the hazardous life of a 17th-century sailor.
Daniel Defoe (c.1660-1731), one of the most famous writers in English literature, was born in London, the son of James Foe, a butcher. It was Daniel who changed his name to De Foe or Defoe in about 1705. He was interested in politics and opposed King James II. After the Glorious Revolution in 1688 and William III was on the throne, Defoe became one of his personal friends. He became a writer for the government and a satircal writer on various social issues of the time. He turned to full time writing after hearing the inspirational story of a sailor who was rescued after living alone on a desert island in the Pacific, the result being his first novel ROBINSON CRUSOE. Several other adventure stories followed, including MOLL FLANDERS.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780751370768 |
| ISBN 10 | 0751370762 |
| Title | Eyewitness Classics: Robinson Crusoe |
| Author | Daniel Defoe |
| Series | Dk Eyewitness |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-10-08 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |