Robinson Crusoe
A young Englishman defies his family and sets sail for adventure. After a violent shipwreck, he finds himself the sole survivor on a remote island. For twenty-eight years, Robinson Crusoe must learn to survive alone, building shelter, growing food, and facing his fears. When he discovers he is not alone on the island, his world changes forever. This timeless story of survival, faith, and human resilience has inspired readers for over three hundred years.
Table of Contents
The Wanderer
Young Robinson Crusoe dreams of the sea despite his father's warnings.
The First Voyage
Robinson's first sea journey ends in a terrifying storm.
Slavery and Escape
Captured by pirates, Robinson becomes a slave but plans his escape.
A New Life in Brazil
Robinson builds a successful plantation but cannot resist another voyage.
The Only Survivor
Robinson wakes up as the only survivor, rescues supplies from the wrecked ship for twelve days, and accepts the unknown land as his new home.
Alone on the Island
Robinson explores the island, builds a fortified camp by a cave and begins counting the days and writing a journal.
Building a Home
Robinson makes furniture and clay pots, grows grain for bread, and raises goats for milk and meat.
Learning to Survive
Robinson masters many new skills, builds a canoe too heavy to move, survives a dangerous trip at sea and a terrible fever, and learns to accept his life on the island.
Years of Solitude
Robinson reflects on his years alone and finds comfort in faith, until he discovers a single human footprint on the beach.
Bones on the Sand
After the footprint, Robinson finds human bones on the beach, hides his home and wonders whether he should fight the cannibals.
The Rescue
Cannibals land near Robinson's home, and he saves their escaping prisoner, whom he names Friday.
Friday
Robinson teaches Friday English, farming and his faith, and the two become true friends. Together they build a large canoe to sail to the mainland.
Rescue on the Beach
Robinson and Friday rescue Friday's father and a Spaniard from the savages. While they wait for the other Spaniards, an English ship appears in the bay.
The Mutiny
An English ship arrives with unexpected dangers and opportunities.
Return to England
After twenty-eight years, Robinson finally leaves the island.
About This Novel
This novel is written at the B1 level, suitable for intermediate learners. Each chapter includes vocabulary words, interactive translations, and comprehension questions to help you learn.
Tip: Click on any word while reading to see its translation. Take your time with each chapter and review the vocabulary before moving on.