Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, tells the story of a young Englishman from York who ignores his father's advice and goes to sea. After capture by pirates and years as a planter in Brazil, he is the only survivor of a shipwreck and finds himself alone on an island off the coast of South America. Crusoe narrates, with careful attention to tools, crops and tallies, how he builds a shelter, keeps a calendar, tames goats and slowly finds faith, until a single footprint in the sand changes everything. Daniel Defoe's plain, detailed first-person prose helped shape the English novel, and the island story has been retold ever since. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Robinson Crusoe online?
Yes. Robinson Crusoe opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Robinson Crusoe free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Robinson Crusoe is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Robinson Crusoe in the public domain?
Yes. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Robinson Crusoe?
About 7 h 28 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Robinson Crusoe?
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
