A lonely island in the South Seas, cannibals, and a friend named Friday. 'Robinson Crusoe' is one of the most famous adventure novels of all time: Robinson navigates his environment with cleverness and a healthy dose of courage, learning nothing less than how to stand on his own two feet. Includes contributions from Kindler's Literary Encyclopedia, with information on the life and work, exclusively written by the editorial team of the literary magazine TEXT + KRITIK.