Top 10 Notes: Robinson Crusoe

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton

Born in the 17th century in London, England, Daniel Defoe was a writer who is considered one of the founders of the novel. In fact, his most famous work is "Robinson Crusoe," which is also considered history's very first novel. It tells the story of a castaway and his time on a deserted island. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and in this installment of Mojo Notes, we'll be exploring ten interesting things about Daniel Defoe's “Robinson Crusoe.”

  • #9: About the Author
  • #8: Influences and Inspirations
  • #7: Settings and Era
  • #6: Plot
  • #5: Robinson Crusoe
  • #4: Friday
  • #3: Values and Themes
  • #2: Literature Adaptations
  • #1: Screen Adaptations

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