Daniel Defoe fue un escritor, periodista y espía inglés que alcanzó fama duradera por su novela Robinson Crusoe. Es notable por ser uno de los primeros practicantes de la novela, ayudando a popularizar el género en Gran Bretaña. Como autor prolífico y versátil, Defoe exploró una amplia gama de temas, desde la política y el crimen hasta la religión y lo sobrenatural. También es reconocido como un pionero del periodismo económico.
Barcelona. 18 cm. 289 p. 1 h. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Colección 'Biblioteca Breve de Bolsillo', numero coleccion(v. 47). Defoe, Daniel 1661?-1731. Traduccion de Pablo de Grosschmid .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario.
[Penguin Readers Level 2]Robinson Crusoe is among the first novels written in English. Thanks to its extraordinary realism and drama, it is easily the longest-enduring work of popular fiction in the language. The story, probably based on the Pacific-island ordeal of castaway Alexander Selkirk, was presented by Daniel Defoe as a true account, and is utterly convincing in its topography, action, and character, even three hundred years after its first publication. Robinson Crusoe is a true page-turner: Dr. Samuel Johnson said it was one of only three books he had read that would have been better for being longer.
A diferencia de los vampiros y los zombis, los fantasmas son más bien tímidos y poco comunicativos. Solo unos pocos se muestran absolutamente hostiles. Se les ha visto traspasando muros sólidos y aunque sus apariciones no suelen sobrepasar unos segundos, tienden a volver casi siempre al mismo sitio y a la misma hora. Esta es una antología de los mejores cuentos de fantasmas en una nueva traducción, ilustrados, con notas y apéndice de Vicente Muñoz Puelles.
During one of his several adventurous voyages in the 1600s, an Englishman becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck and lives for nearly thirty years on a deserted island. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
Daniel Defoe is most well-known for his classic novels Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders. Born around 1660, he was also a journalist, a pamphleteer, a businessman, a spy. His life was long and colourful, and the breadth of his work, still highly regarded, is infused with similar vigour. It is said that only the bible has been printed in more languages than Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is also noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel. He was extremely prolific and a very versatile writer, producing several hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural. He was also a pioneer of economic journalism though was made bankrupt on more on one occasion and usually mired in debt. In later life Defoe was often most seen on Sundays when bailiffs and the like could legally make no move on him. Allegedly it was whilst hiding from creditors that he died on April 24th, 1731. He was interred in Bunhill Fields, London.
The travel narrative offers a captivating exploration of the southernmost point of England, showcasing Daniel Defoe's keen observations and vivid storytelling. Set in the 18th century, it takes readers on a journey from London to Land's End, highlighting the landscapes, culture, and experiences encountered along the way. Defoe's insights provide a rich historical context and a personal perspective on the places he visits.
