Background
Defoe’s novel helped shape the English tradition of realistic adventure and first-person narration. Crusoe’s inventory-like descriptions make the island both a physical setting and a record of how he understands his own fortunes.
Reading notes
- Follow the repeated cycles of planning, making, and revising.
- Notice how Crusoe interprets events through religion and commerce.
- Keep in mind that his account reflects the assumptions of its period.
Version note
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