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Robinson is the sole survivor of a 1759 shipwreck that devastates the galley *Virginie* on its voyage to Chile. Cast onto a desolate island, he must use wit, perseverance, and courage to secure his survival in an untamed wilderness. One fateful Friday, he encounters a fellow castawayβan unexpected companion who introduces him to a novel way of life, grounded in the rhythms of nature. Their bond and shared experience transform Robinsonβs isolated existence into a communal understanding of living in harmony with the natural world.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michel Tournier
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