Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
The book is a classic adventure novel about a man who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers before being rescued. The story is noted for its realistic portrayal of the protagonist's physical and psychological development and for its detailed depiction of his attempts to create a life for himself in the wilderness. The novel has been interpreted as an allegory for the development of civilization, as well as a critique of European colonialism.
The 77th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 2416
Since this book was first published in 1719, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 2416.0.
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