Robinson Crusoe

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Robinson Crusoe
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Daniel Defoe
SeriesEnriched Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 171,Width 106
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781416561514
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General
Edition Enriched Classic

Publishing Details

Publisher Simon & Schuster
Imprint Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Publication Date 30 December 2008
Publication Country United States

Description

Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. The acclaimed tale of a shipwrecked Englishman who finds himself stranded on an island off the coast of South America-a story of survival, self-reliance, adventure, and faith. This edition includes: -A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information -A chronology of the author's life and work -A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context -An outline of key themes to guide the reader's own interpretations -Detailed explanatory notes -Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work -Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction -A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

Author Biography

Daniel Defoe (1659-1661) was an English writer and journalist most widely known for his novel Robinson Crusoe, originally published in 1719. His work varied from political pamphlets to poetry, and included other novels such as Religious Courtship and The Political History of the Devil. He lived in London, England.