I love collecting various publishing versions of Robinson Crusoe, and this was a great add to my collection. Robinson Crusoe is a great book for anyone who loves adventure, it is a great read and a book that will continue to live through generations.
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Very disappointed to receive an abridged version
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This is the first book I had ever red, at the primary school about 45 years ago. It stands for British Imperialism just like G-d Save The King/Queen, Queen Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare's " Globe " etc. As a Torah Jew, who considers himself, among The Chosen People of The L-RD All-Powerful G-d of Israel and an addict of The Holy Kingdom of Israel, I have always regarded these wonderful concepts as The L-RD's gift and tried...
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This is not a novel for those who like quick action and a lot of dialogue. Robinson Crusoe is superbly written, and tends to draw out the events, with a great deal of imagery provided in order to describe everything with minute details. Seeing as to how this is one of my favorite novels, I have read Robinson Crusoe probably about six times, in more than one language. My favorite aspect of this novel is the language in which...
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This is a wonderful book on many levels. Despite his father forbidding it and providing sound advice about taking the moderate road, Robinson yearns to become a seaman. From the moment he directly disobeys his father and goes to sea, the Hand of Providence becomes central to the plot. From shipwrecks to slavery the point seems to keep being driven home to him that he is not following the correct path. When he begins living...
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