Adventure· Japan
Robinson Crusoe Tale #1 I Go to Sea
by Daniel DefoeAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Library Journal
Published 2008English
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Published in 2008, Robinson Crusoe Tale #1 I Go to Sea established Daniel Defoe as one of the defining voices in adventure. Robinson Crusoe Tale #1 I Go to Sea (2008) by Daniel Defoe is an action-packed adventure story that combines excitement with deeper themes of courage and discovery.
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⚔️ Adventure
Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.
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🇯🇵 Japan
This book is part of Japan's rich literary tradition.
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First published in 2008, Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe Tale #1 I Go to Sea is a work of adventure that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Robinson Crusoe Tale #1 I Go to Sea among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes Robinson Crusoe Tale #1 I Go to Sea is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Daniel Defoe's role in the literature of Japan is well established. Robinson Crusoe Tale #1 I Go to Sea can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
Awards & Recognition
Library Journal
notable · national
200830
Daniel Defoe is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of adventure.
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