Is an iconic adventure novel first published in 1719. It tells the fictional autobiographical account of the titular character, an English mariner who, against his parents’ wishes, goes to sea. After a series of misadventures and a shipwreck, he is left as the sole survivor on a remote, uninhabited tropical island near the coast of South America.

The novel chronicles Crusoe’s ingenious efforts to survive for 28 years in isolation. He salvages tools and supplies from the shipwreck, builds a shelter, cultivates crops, domesticates animals, and keeps a detailed journal of his daily life. His resourcefulness, resilience, and adaptability are central to the story as he confronts the challenges of nature and loneliness.