Simon Armitage describes Robinson Crusoe as a story with universal appeal that touches the very core of existence. Daniel Defoe's novel, often considered the first in English literature, tells the original story of a shipwrecked man struggling to survive on a remote island. Robinson Crusoe, the sole survivor of a shipwreck, is washed ashore on a deserted island. In his diary, he documents his daily struggle to survive by overcoming isolation, making shelter and clothing, enlisting the help of a native islander he calls "Friday," and defending himself against cannibals and mutineers. Written in an age of exploration and entrepreneurship, the work has been variously interpreted as a representation of British imperial values, a portrait of the "natural man," or as a moral fable. Yet, above all, it remains a masterful narrative that depicts Crusoe's transformation from a fearful survivor to the self-sufficient master of an island. This edition offers a comprehensive chronology of Defoe's life and times, commentaries, a glossary, and a critical introduction discussing Robinson Crusoe as a groundbreaking work of modern psychological realism. Compiled with an introduction and notes by John Richetti, this edition is an excellent choice for educational purposes, professional use, or self-study, and is suitable for users with a C2 proficiency in English. Intertaal guarantees fast delivery as your reliable supplier.