Daniel Defoe (1661-1731) was an English writer, essayist, and public figure, one of the founders of the European realistic novel. Raised in a London merchant's family, he early experienced success, bankruptcy, imprisonment, and political persecution. These trials made Defoe a keen observer of human characters and the everyday life of his time. The novel "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" (1719) became the pinnacle of his work and has forever entered the treasury of world literature. The fate of a sailor stranded on a desert island became more than just an adventure story, but a symbol of the power of the human mind, faith, work, and survival. In Robinson Crusoe, Defoe created a new hero for the Age of Enlightenment-a man capable of independently shaping the world around him, guided by experience, will, and conscience. The book also includes a sequel, The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, in which the hero returns to seafaring, once again encountering dangers, disappointments, and discoveries. Here, Defoe deepens the philosophical side of the narrative, showing that the trials of the spirit do not end even after salvation. The novel about Robinson Crusoe became a symbol of human resilience and intelligence, inspiring generations of writers, philosophers, and travelers. This edition includes both novels, forming a coherent epic about a man who discovers himself in solitude and in a struggle with the elements.
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