Daniel Defoe (1661-1731) - English writer, one of the founders of the English and European realistic novel. Born into a merchant family| early becoming a successful entrepreneur, he combined commercial activities with active participation in the political life of the country. He created many political pamphlets. In addition to the famous Robinson Crusoe, Defoe wrote several less significant novels, which, however, contain rather realistic sketches of the characters' customs and habitat. Unlike other English prose writers of the 18th century. Defoe did not attach much importance to style, deliberately bringing the language of the book closer to the living spoken language of his time.This volume publishes the world-famous novel The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1719). This book, which marked the beginning of a new literary genre - Robinsonade, is at the same time a fascinating adventure novel, a story of the hero's spiritual development and a deep philosophical treatise.