Robinson Crusoe

The expression "dreadful deliverance" is an oxymoron that concisely sums up Crusoe's predicament. A storm has left him the lone survivor of a shipwreck. This is a deliverance, because he is still...

There are no woman characters in Robinson Crusoe because the author of the novel thought that would stretch credibility too far. Click here to return to the search form.

Robinson Crusoe remains popular due to its captivating adventure and survival narrative, which allows readers to fantasize about escaping everyday life to a tropical paradise. The novel’s themes of...