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Robinson Crusoe

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This edition features a new introduction by Jamaica Kincaid, which provides contemporary context for the classic tale, highlighting its colonial themes and the attitudes of colonizers. The story follows a castaway's thirty-year survival on a tropical island, where he encounters various challenges and characters, including cannibals and mutineers. With fresh illustrations by Eko, this version invites a reassessment of its significance in the adventure genre and its impact on colonial literature, marking its enduring relevance in today's globalized world.

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Language
English
Publisher
Simon & Brown
Released
2018
Format
Hardcover
Pages
296
ISBN13
9781731705242
Series
First published
1719
Original title
Robinson Crusoe
Rating
4.15 out of 5
Description
This edition features a new introduction by Jamaica Kincaid, which provides contemporary context for the classic tale, highlighting its colonial themes and the attitudes of colonizers. The story follows a castaway's thirty-year survival on a tropical island, where he encounters various challenges and characters, including cannibals and mutineers. With fresh illustrations by Eko, this version invites a reassessment of its significance in the adventure genre and its impact on colonial literature, marking its enduring relevance in today's globalized world.