| Author |
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
| Title |
The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1919 Seeley, Sevice & Co edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a novel that was written during the early 18th century. In this sequel to the classic tale, the narrative resumes with the protagonist, Robinson Crusoe, reflecting on his life of solitude and adventure after his return home from the island where he lived for years. Although he has settled down, the innate restlessness that characterized his earlier years compels him to revisit the island and see what became of its inhabitants. The opening of the book delves into Crusoe's contemplations about his life, the impact of loss (particularly the death of his wife), and the overwhelming desire to return to the island where he once reigned alone. As Crusoe grapples with his feelings of loneliness and the pull of adventure, he eventually decides to embark on another journey. This narrative is rich with themes of exploration, survival, and the complexity of human emotions, setting the stage for further adventures as Crusoe reconnects with his past and the remnants of the life he created during his initial captivity on the island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
561 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 1, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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