Daniel Defoe • Robinson Crusoe

After a calamitous storm, Robinson Crusoe, a resourceful and tenacious Englishman, is marooned on a remote island with only the supplies he can salvage from the wrecked ship. Over the course of 28 years on the island, he transforms from a desperate survivor into a master of his environment, turning his barren surroundings into a self-sufficient haven.

Through vivid descriptions of the island’s flora and fauna, Daniel Defoe paints a striking picture of Crusoe’s solitary existence, crafting a timeless adventure that captivates readers with its exploration of human determination and the triumph of the human spirit. The realism and innovative use of journal-like narration in Robinson Crusoe have influenced many great authors, including Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Robert Louis Stevenson.