Robinson Crusoe

First published in 1719, Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe is regarded as one of the earliest novels in English, inspired by the real-life experiences of Alexander Selkirk. It tells the story of an English sailor's 28-year survival on a nearly uninhabited island, where he encounters cannibals and forms a pivotal relationship with a survivor named Man Friday. Renowned for its enduring popularity, the novel has captured the imaginations of countless readers over generations.