Daniel Defoe is a renowned English author who lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. He is best known for his novel “Robinson Crusoe,” which is considered one of the earliest examples of realistic fiction. Defoe’s writing style is characterized by its vivid and detailed descriptions, as well as its focus on moral and social issues.
His works often explore themes of survival, individualism, and human nature. Defoe’s influence on the genre of adventure fiction is significant, as his portrayal of a solitary protagonist overcoming various challenges set the stage for future works in this genre. Some of his other notable works include “Moll Flanders” and “A Journal of the Plague Year.”
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1870s Set of 2: Swiss Family Robinson by John Lovell, and The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
$425.00This set of two rare antique editions from the 1870s includes The Swiss Family Robinson by John Lovell and The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The Swiss Family Robinson is a translated and edited version of Stahl’s “Nouveau Robinson Suisse” with numerous illustrations, while The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is the classic tale of a mariner’s adventures as related by himself, with over one hundred illustrations. Both books are hardcover volumes bound in blue bubble-grain cloth with leather spine and corners, and gilt ornamentation and lettering on covers and spine. Despite some wear to the cover and spine, the books are well-bound and clean, with only minor foxing on titular pages and minor fading throughout. The books are in remarkably good condition for their age and would make a wonderful addition to any collection.
$725.00