Author |
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
Adapter |
Lang, John, 1849-1917 |
Editor |
Chisholm, Louey |
Illustrator |
Robinson, Will Bennett |
Title |
Robinson Crusoe, Told to the Children by John Lang
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack,1905.
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Series Title |
Told to the Children Series
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Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"Robinson Crusoe, Told to the Children" by John Lang, building on the original narrative by Daniel Defoe, is a children’s adaptation of a classic adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This retelling focuses on the journey of the main character, Robinson Crusoe, as he is shipwrecked on a deserted island and learns to survive in isolation for many years. The story emphasizes themes of self-reliance, resilience, and the struggle against despair, making it a compelling tale for young readers. The opening of the text introduces Robinson Crusoe, a young man who yearns for adventure at sea, defying his father's wishes for him to stay home and pursue a stable career. His adventures take a dire turn when he becomes shipwrecked, leading to a series of challenges as he learns to provide for himself on the island. Initially frightened and overwhelmed, Crusoe gradually builds a life for himself amidst the loneliness, showing resourcefulness and determination. His story sets the stage for numerous trials, discoveries, and encounters that encapsulate his transformation from a naïve youth to a seasoned survivor, highlighting the trials that will shape his character throughout this captivating journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Islands -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Atlantic Ocean -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
67907 |
Release Date |
Apr 23, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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