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ROBINSON CRUSOE Daniel Defoe Characters: ROBINSON CRUSOE - Shipwrecked Englishman FRIDAY - His native companion LADDIE - a pet dog The Summary of the Novel: Robinson Crusoe was a young Englishman who went to sea in August, 1859, and didn't return home till 28 years later. The ship he was riding on was attacked by pirates in the Caribbees, then shipwrecked. Crusoe was washed ashore on an uninhabited island, now known as Juan Fernandez Island in the …

…were rescued and brought to England. Crusoe found a wife and settled down to raise his family and enjoy the wealth he have accumulated before. His man Friday lived with him, liking English city life much. Comment: This novel was a real experience of Alexander Selkirk that inspired Defoe to write the novel. He wrote the story with simplicity, yet his style imparted narrative with a very realistic atmosphere that made this novel very popular.