Robinson Crusoe

Author: Daniel Defoe
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: The story background of "Robinson Crusoe" is as follows: In the 18th century, a British sailor on a ship had a conflict with the captain and was abandoned on an island. On the completely isolated island, he lived alone for more than four years before being brought back to England by a navigator. This incident caused a sensation in society at the time. Daniel Defoe, who had never written any literary works and was nearing his sixties, was greatly inspired by this event and created the immortal masterpiece "Robinson Crusoe." "Robinson Crusoe" can be divided into three parts. The first part is about Robinson's three voyages away from home, where he bought a plantation in Brazil. The second part, which is the main body of the novel, is about Robinson's experiences on the deserted island. The third part narrates his story after returning from the island, where he encounters a pack of wolves during his journey from Portugal to England by land. All the characteristics of the typical character Robinson Crusoe are fully developed in the second part, so this part is the essence of the entire book. In the mid-17th century, Robinson Crusoe was born into a middle-class family in England. He could have lived a peaceful and prosperous life relying on his father's substantial wealth. However, Robinson, who was determined to explore the world, became a sailor full of excitement and danger, sailing on the turbulent and perilous seas. Later, he experienced more than 20 years of life on the deserted island.