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A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by Andy Barratt of Daniel Defoe's less famous sequel to the classic adventure 'Robinson Crusoe'. After returning to England from his island home, Robinson Crusoe sets sail once more in search of adventure. Starring Tim McInnerny as Robinson Crusoe, with...

In this satirical faux autobiography, Moll Flanders, abandoned at birth, sets her rebellious heart on a life of independence in late 17th-century England. A strong-willed woman, she is determined to make a better life for herself, no matter what it takes: thievery, prostitution, seductions, marriages, or illicit liaisons. Born to a convicted felon in Newgate prison Moll learns to live off her wits, refusing to be a helpless victim and defying most traditional depictions of women of the era.

In 1665, London was struck by the bubonic plague, an epidemic that was the last major instance of the bubonic plague in England. This instance of the plague killed 100,000 people over a year and a half, and was transmitted through rats that ran through the city. A Journal of the Plague Year was presented as an eyewitness account of the epidemic through the eyes of Londoners.

Crusoe, a dog, and two cats survive shipwreck and find themselves on a small island. He adapts to his new surroundings with creativity and perseverance. Several years pass and he manages to befriend a prisoner from the island. Crusoe eventually makes it off of the island though his family believes him already dead. This audio classic novel has been carefully abridged and adapted into 10 short, easy to understand chapters. This format enables listeners of all ages and English language abilities to understand and enjoy the story.

Marooned on a deserted island when a storm claims the life of his shipmates, Robinson Crusoe must find a way to survive. In a journey beset with danger and excitement, he builds a house, grows crops and even makes a friend. This beloved story of courage and hard work is masterfully narrated by Harry Andrews, who is best known for his on-screen portrayals of fearsome military officers.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

Epistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is presented as an autobiography of the title character (whose birth name is Robinson Kreutznaer)—a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical desert island near Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers, before ultimately being rescued. The story has been thought to be based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish castaway who lived for four years on a Pacific island called "Más a Tierra", now part of Chile, which was renamed Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966.

Step into an audio-cabinet of curiosities, where the works of Daniel Defoe are read in their full measure, without haste or abridgment. Each episode presents a faithful narration, as though a traveller’s journal opened by candlelight - tales of shipwreck and survival, of commerce, conscience, and the restless spirit of adventure.Designed for listeners who favour patience over noise, this podcast invites you to keep company with rogues, merchants, and solitary islanders, hearing every page as it might have been spoken in a London coffee-house of old.

In this captivating novel, Daniel Defoe weaves the tumultuous life story of Moll Flanders, a woman born in Newgate and marked by a life of relentless adventure and hardship. Published in 1722, after the success of his earlier work, Robinson Crusoe, Defoes novel reflects his Whig political views amidst a changing landscape of party politics. Molls intriguing journey spans over sixty years, during which she navigates a world of love, crime, and redemption—spending twelve years as a whore, five times a wife (including a marriage to her own brother), and ultimately finding fortune and honesty in...

Set against the harrowing backdrop of 1665, this novel offers a gripping fictionalized account of one mans journey through the Great Plague that ravaged London. Presented in a compelling chronological narrative, the story immerses readers in the chilling realities of a city grappling with fear, loss, and survival.

Regarded as the grandfather of realistic fiction, Robinson Crusoe is the ultimate test of endurance. After a disastrous shipwreck leaves him stranded on a deserted island, a headstrong young Englishman must reconstruct civilization from scratch.

Known as A Political History of the Devil, this captivating book is divided into two intriguing parts the first chronicles the devils journey from his fall from heaven to the time of writing, while the second delves into his private conduct. With a blend of humor, religious insight, and critical analysis of previous works, this delightful read offers a fresh perspective. A lesser-known gem by the author of Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders, it promises to engage and entertain. (Stav Nisser.)

Robinson Crusoe emprende un viaje marítimo que marcará para siempre su destino: una severa tormenta hace naufragar su barco en una isla desierta. Se trata de una aventura de supervivencia física y espiritual, que durará poco más de veintiocho años.

Robinson Crusoe naufraga y acaba en una isla desierta. Allí tendrá que hacer uso de su inteligencia y perspicacia para defenderse de los peligros que esconde el lugar, deshabitado solo en apariencia. Publicada en 1719, está considerado uno de los clásicos más leídos de todos los tiempos, y en rigor, se trata de la primera de las grandes novelas inglesas, un texto fundacional. Además de un libro de aventuras, lleno de inolvidables personajes, Robinson Crusoe es una de las primeras reflexiones narrativas sobre la soledad, la sociedad y las relaciones humanas.

Dive into the enchanting world of classic literature with Robinson Crusoe in Words of One Syllable, a unique adaptation by Mary Godolphin, the pseudonym of Lucy Aikin. She brilliantly translated timeless tales into simple, single-syllable language, making them accessible and engaging for young readers. This particular volume is based on Daniel Defoes iconic work, often hailed as the first English novel, published in 1719. Godolphin’s talent also shines through her adaptations of Bunyans Pilgrims Progress and Wyss Swiss Family Robinson. As a complement to my previous recordings for ...

Modern İngiliz romanının ilk örneği olan Robinson Crusoe; bir kişinin doğaya karşı mücadelesini, azmini, zekasını ve başarısını gösteren bireyin destanıdır. Robinson’un ıssız adada tek başına doğayla mücadelesini ve başarısını hayranlıkla okuyacağınız, Daniel Defoe tarafından yazılan bu roman ilk kez 1719 yılında yayımlandı. Eser özellikle gençlere özgü yalınlıkta bir anlatımla hazırlanmış olduğu için severek dinleyeceğinizi düşünüyoruz.

Depois de uma extensa e bem-sucedida carreira como mercador, o inglês Daniel Defoe dedicou-se à literatura e trouxe ao público da época um dos maiores clássicos da Literatura Universal: Robinson Crusoé. O romance conta a história do náufrago inglês que passou mais de trinta anos lutando pela sobrevivência em uma ilha no Caribe – envolvendo-se em aventuras e reflexões, e conquistando a amizade do nativo Sexta-Feira.

Daniel Defoe, con precisión de cirujano, se convierte en testigo de los comportamientos humanos más heroicos pero también de los más mezquinos: siervos que cuidan abnegadamente de sus amos, padres que abandonan a sus hijos infectados, casas tapiadas con los enfermos dentro, ricos huyendo a...

Dive into the eerie and enthralling world of the supernatural with master anthologist Joseph Lewis Frenchs collection of the finest ghost stories ever penned. From the early influential works of Daniel Defoe and Edward Bulwer-Lytton to the chilling narratives of contemporary legends like M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and E. F. Benson, this anthology promises to deliver a treasure trove of haunting tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat and awake through the darkest hours of the night! - Summary by Ben Tucker

This collection contains adventure novels from various authors, recognized masters who have become classics in this genre. None of the works included in the collection will leave an inquisitive and demanding reader indifferent.