Robinson Crusoe

By: Daniel Defoe

Narrated by: Denny Sayers

First published in 1719, Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe is commonly considered as the first novel in English. Based on the real-life experience of Alexander Selkirk, who spent four years on a Pacific island, it is the account of the 28-year stay of an English sailor on a nearly uninhabited island near America. Actually, Robinson Crusoe has to share the island with cannibals. He eventually manages to save some of their victims, one of them becoming his servant under the name Man Friday.

The story has aroused the imagination of many generations and has remained popular ever since its first publication. This book is considered one of the most widely published books in history.

Public Domain (P)2007 123classical

Reviews

Extremely poor performance and narration. Sounded like a slow grammar school teacher. Could not get through the first chapter.

Very Poor Quality

This is very poor recording & sound quality. It sounds like a guy sitting on his front porch reading & recording it into a cheap microphone. This disappointing and far below Audible standards. Find a better version

This guy shouldn't be allowed to read outloud

I liken the experience to cutting yourself then pouring lemon juice on the wound. I bet the story is good though.

this was a very good book might read it again..

very good book. enjoyed the planting of food and how crusoe survived on the island

Perfect for a 4th grader following along!

What made the experience of listening to Robinson Crusoe the most enjoyable?

Although I can see why many people would find this reading slow, it is perfect for our purposes. I found the writing to be a reason for difficult reading. I tried to help my son read it in places, and I felt very frustrated by its flow. I decided to come to Audible and played several different samples for my son. I laughed when he chose this one. It is the perfect speed for him to follow the words with the narrator, which eases my conscience since it is a main purpose of him reading it.

Any additional comments?

You've made a painful and necessary task more bearable. Thank you!