Robinson Crusoe

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The narrative follows Robinson Crusoe, a castaway stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck, where he survives for nearly three decades. Throughout his isolation, he encounters various challenges, including cannibals and mutineers, ultimately leading to his rescue. The novel, presented as a fictional autobiography, reflects themes of survival and self-discovery. Influenced by real-life castaway Alexander Selkirk and possibly inspired by earlier works like Ibn Tufail's "Hayy ibn Yaqdhan," it blends adventure with philosophical insights.