Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
Daniel Defoe’s The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner (1719) is considered by many the first English novel. Based on the real-life experiences of the castaway Alexander Selkirk, the book has had a perennial appeal among readers of all ages-–especially the young adult reading public–-who continue to find inspiration in the inventive resourcefulness of its hero, sole survivor of a shipwreck who is marooned on an uninhabited island.
Especially poignant, after more than two decades of unbroken solitude, is the affection that Robinson develops for Friday, another survivor fleeing certain death at the hands of enemy tribesmen from the South American continent. (Summary by Denny Sayers) (13 hr 55 min)
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Start in Life | 39:07 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 2 – Slavery and Escape | 34:59 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 3 – Wrecked on a Desert Island | 48:32 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 4 – First Weeks on the Island | 58:40 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 5 – Builds a House | 38:15 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 6 – Ill and Conscience Stricken | 42:53 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 7 – Agricultural Experience | 27:20 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 8 – Surveys his Position | 30:38 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 9 – A Boat | 48:42 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 10 – Tames Goats | 32:36 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 11 – Finds Print of Mans Foot on the Sand | 38:02 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 12 – The Cave Retreat | 47:32 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 13 – Wreck of a Spanish Ship | 38:08 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 14 – A Dream Realised | 45:59 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 15 – Friday’s Education | 44:17 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 16 – Rescue of Prisoners from Cannibals | 47:21 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 17 – Visit of Mutineers | 43:44 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 18 – The Ship Recovered | 48:04 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 19 – Return to England | 45:11 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter 20 – Fight Between Friday and a Bear | 35:06 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Reviews
Superb, I have been completely enthralled.
Ant Sharp
I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to give life to the antiquated text however the reader did the most amazing job of it. I have listened to hundreds of audio books and this has been one of the very best.
A LibriVox Listener
I was at first unsure of the reader as he was slow and seemed a bit hesitant but it grew on me and eventually became the characterization of Robinson Caruso
Bobbie Roberts
Enjoyed this reading....especially liked the difference between the childhood version I remember from my youth and this, the original. This experience has led me to find original versions of other childhood favorites. My sincere thanks to those readers and other volunteers who participate in this program (and my local public library who downloads such tales to my iPad....Great resource to an 85-year old fan of all things readable. Have had a Public library card for almost 80 years....best investment in time I ever have had....six public libraries so far in my life.....My hat is off to all those librarians! Kudos to all! B J, library fan!
Go ahead. Read it.
Greg Cox
If you enjoy adventure and reading about it then this book is for you. Many people wonder if placed in a similar situation how and if they could survive, including me. This story is the classic shipwreck tale. Narration is very good.
quite enjoyable!
blissbait
Hello and Thank You for Your read. :) It seemed to me a bit like listening to someone read an account of something that had happened to them long ago. I really enjoyed Your take. Cheers.
excellent
A. Freeman Wood
a very strong and well founded story. the ingenuity and creativity of the character is fascinating. also the overall religious tone of the book is thought-provoking and inspiring. great job to the reader
great read!!
Franzi
It takes a few minutes to get used to the reader taking frequent breaks within sentences. other than that I have greatly enjoyed this book. very well done!!
So happy!
A LibriVox Listener
I love this book so much, and for someone to read it to me for free makes me happy :-D