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In CliffsNotes on Defoe's Robinson Crusoe,you follow the physical and spiritual journey of the original "castaway" — Robinson Crusoe, the young and impulsive wanderer who becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck and must fend for himself on a remote island somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean.
This study guide carefully walks you through every step of Crusoe's struggle for survival by providing chapter summaries and critical analyses of each chapter of the novel. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Daniel Defoe, and find review questions to help you prepare for your tests.
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Provides analysis of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, including life and background of the author, a brief synopsis of the novel, and critical commentaries on every chapter in the novel.