Daniel Defoe
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is a classic adventure novel about a man named Robinson Crusoe who becomes stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Using his intelligence and resourcefulness, Crusoe learns to survive by building shelter, growing crops, and taming animals. He lives alone for many years until he rescues a native man from cannibals, whom he names Friday, and the two become close companions. Eventually, Crusoe is rescued and returns to England, deeply changed by his long isolation and experiences. The novel explores themes of survival, faith, self-reliance, and civilization.
