Robinson Crusoe

Author: [British] Daniel Defoe / Zhou Wenwen / Zhou Jiaxin
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: China's set of encyclopedic color picture classic literature readers! Comes with expert introductions: background knowledge / author introduction / work summary; exclusively introduces exquisite illustrations by famous Italian artists; both a literary classic with beautiful color illustrations and an encyclopedia about the classic. In the early 18th century, a British sailor had a conflict with his captain during a voyage and was abandoned at sea. After drifting in the South Pacific for a period, he lived alone on an island for four years. In 1719, the British writer Daniel Defoe created the novel Robinson Crusoe based on this story, which became an immortal masterpiece. Through the author's rich imagination, the work vividly reflects the characteristics of 18th-century British society, realistically depicting the adversities and despair experienced by someone who had been away from society for 28 years, as well as their experiences with faith and the endless challenges of life. The protagonist, Robinson Crusoe, was born in 1632 into a wealthy family in Yorkshire. His father hoped he would study law, but he had always longed for adventure from a young age and finally left home to sail, despite his father's pleas. Later, the shipwrecked him alone on an island. On the island, he devised many creative solutions to survive. He also rescued Friday, who had been captured by indigenous people and brought to the island, making him a loyal servant. In the end, he rescued an English ship captain and helped him suppress a mutiny on the ship. Together, they returned to Britain. Robinson Crusoe raises the question: "Without the advantages of civilization, can humans truly survive alone?" There is a certain commonality between modern people who survive in a competitive era and Robinson Crusoe, who struggles desperately to survive on a desert island. This work reflects the Christian worldview and the courage and wisdom to never give up in extreme difficulties, allowing readers to recognize the importance of living together with others in society.