Robinson Crusoe (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) by Daniel Defoe, L. J. Swingle (Illustrator), L. J. Swingle (Introduction)

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  • Pub. Date: May 2003
  • 312pp
  • Sales Rank: 26,959

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    • Pub. Date: May 2003
    • Publisher: Barnes & Noble
    • Format: Mass Market Paperback, 312pp
    • Sales Rank: 26,959

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    Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:

  • New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars
  • Biographies of the authors
  • Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events
  • Footnotes and endnotes
  • Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work
  • Comments by other famous authors
  • Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations
  • Bibliographies for further reading
  • Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate
  • All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.

    Widely regarded as the first English novel, Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe is one of the most popular and influential adventure stories of all time. This classic tale of shipwreck and survival on an uninhabited island was an instant success when first published in 1719 and has inspired countless imitations.

    In his own words, Robinson Crusoe tells of theterrible storm that drowned all his shipmates and left him marooned on a deserted island. Forced to overcome despair, doubt, and self-pity, he struggles to create a life for himself in the wilderness. From practically nothing, Crusoe painstakingly learns how to make pottery, grow crops, domesticate livestock, and build a house. His many adventures are recounted in vivid detail, including a fierce battle with cannibals and his rescue of Friday, the man who becomes his trusted companion.

    Full of enchanting detail and daring heroics, Robinson Crusoe is a celebration of courage, patience, ingenuity, and hard work.

    L. J. Swingle is Professor Emeritus of English Literature at the University of Kentucky, where his primary field of study is the intellectual contexts of British Romanticism as reflected in the works of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century poets and novelists.

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    Biography

    L. J. Swingle is Professor Emeritus of English Literature at the University of Kentucky, where his primary field of study is the intellectual contexts of British Romanticism as reflected in the works of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century poets and novelists.

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    Phenomenal: Pure Literary Perfectionby AndrewWalker

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    November 06, 2009: Defoe is quite possibly one of the best transitionary writers the English language has ever had the privilege to acquire. Robinson Crusoe is a fully developed book that implores one to seriously contemplate some deep spiritual questions while focusing on Crusoe's numerous woes and misfortunes through well-developed dramatic interpretations. Daniel Defoe does not belabor ecclesiastical nonsense, but rather leaves the reader to explore unconventional vantage points about God, fate, misfortune, Divine punishment, and other like topics.

    A common misunderstanding is that Robinson Crusoe is a book geared for children. However, that is not the case as the archaic vernacular would in no way be appropriate nor enjoyed by that demographic. Furthermore, the key undertones and ultimate meaning of the book would be missed completely as no one of that age group would be able to grasp Crusoe's undertones and overall significance.

    I -highly- recommend Daniel Defoe's masterpiece of early 18th century fiction, as it one of the better books I have had the genuine pleasure to read. Robinson Crusoe displays a full, mature and sophisticated plot with surprisingly dynamic characters enveloped in a myriad of captivatingly dramatic endeavors while "intellectually stimulating" one to ponder the higher matters of life.

    Favoriteby LvrOfMen

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    October 12, 2009: This is one of my favorite books. Though it was written almost 300 years ago, it is easy to follow and is such a great story. I never had to read it when I was in school (years ago) but as I'm older now I love these classic novels. I highly recommend it. You can't go wrong.

    I Also Recommend: Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes & Noble Classics Series).


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