Robinson Crusoe, written by Daniel Defoe and published in 1719, is widely regarded as one of the first English novels. The story follows Crusoe, a young Englishman who defies his father's wishes and goes to sea. After a shipwreck, he becomes the sole survivor on a deserted island, where he spends twenty-eight years. Through resourcefulness and determination, he builds shelter, farms crops, and tames animals, gradually turning the island into his home. He rescues a native man, whom he names Friday, who becomes his loyal companion. The novel explores themes of survival, self-reliance, faith, and humanity's triumph over adversity.
