Robinson Crusoe

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Daniel Defoe, born Daniel Foe (c. 1660–1731) — an English writer, trader, journalist, and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison

Robinson Crusoe was first published on 25 April 1719. Crusoe sets sail from the Queen’s Dock in Hull on a sea voyage in August 1651, against the wishes of his parents, who want him to pursue a career, possibly in law. After a tumultuous journey where his ship is wrecked in a storm, his lust for the sea remains so strong that he sets out to sea again.

История путешественника и плантатора Робинзона Крузо, желавшего ещё более разбогатеть скорым и нелегальным путём, но в результате кораблекрушения попавшего на необитаемый остров, вде провёл 28 лет. Впервые опубликованный в 1719 году, роман Дефо стал литературной сенсацией и породил множество подражаний.

Неадаптированное издание на английском языке.