Penguin Robinson Crusoe

Survival, alone on a deserted island – a milestone in adventure literature. "I had every reason to assume that heaven had decreed that I should end my life in this desolate place and in this desolate state." As the sole survivor of a shipwreck, the sailor Robinson Crusoe washes up on a lonely island. He battles hunger, illness, and the endless solitude, building a home from nothing and keeping wild animals for company. Until, after more than 24 years, he encounters another human being. First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe has captivated readers from Rousseau to James Joyce to Virginia Woolf with its timeless questions about the nature of humanity and civilization. "Robinson Crusoe has a universal appeal, a story that penetrates to the core of existence." Simon Armitage. The cult classic among adventure novels. Alone on a deserted island: The character of Robinson Crusoe is iconic and has inspired countless adaptations. Now available as a Penguin Classic.