Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is a classic adventure novel first published in 1719. It tells the story of a man who becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island and must use his resourcefulness to survive alone for 28 years.

Through hardship, ingenuity, and encounters with nature and other humansincluding the famous character FridayCrusoe's tale explores themes of isolation, self-reliance, and civilization.

Often considered one of the first English novels, Robinson Crusoe blends realism with adventure and remains a foundational work in Western literature.