![]() ![]() ![]() Robinson Crusoe has been interpreted in myriad ways, from colonial fable to religious instruction manual to capitalist tract although arguably above all of these, it is perhaps best known today as a children's story. The character of Friday, Crusoe's trusty companion and servant, has become almost as famous as Crusoe himself and their master-servant relationship forms one of the principal themes in the novel. The plot is now universally known - the sailor stranded on a desert island who learns to tame the environment and the native population. There are several incidents that may have inspired the tale, although none of them exactly mirrors Defoe's thrilling yet didactic narrative. Published in 1719, it was an immediate success and is considered the classic adventure story. Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe. ![]()
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