Robinson crusoe


it is the starting point of the modern novel. with it, the bourgevis comes into literature. it is a novel of adventures . books about voyages and new discoveries where very popular in the 18th century.
a story that appeared in a magazine was about alexander selkirk a scotch sailor who had quarreled with his capitain and insested on going ashore. he lived on a desert island for 4 years.
crusoe is the type of an enterprising man who by a steady work succeeds in surpassing the hardships of life. thus the novel is a praise to human labor and the triumph of man over nature. work and fortitude help robinson to endure hardship they save him from dispair.
the charm of the novel lies in robinson as a person. his characteristic trait is his optimism. his guiding principle while living on the island became never say die. he had confidence in himself and believed that it was within his power to overcome all difficulties. friday is the other...