Alexander Selkirk

...Because of its realistic technique, it is said to be the origin of modern British novels. It was inspired by many popular voyages in the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as the true story of Alexander Selkirk, who was shipwrecked on the Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile and lived alone for five years. Robinson, the son of a merchant, became a sailor against his father's advice, and after many hardships, he was shipwrecked on a deserted island and lived a self-sufficient life for 28 years, first alone and later with his servant Friday, before finally being rescued and returning home. ...

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…その写実的手法のゆえに近代イギリス小説の原点と評される。17～18世紀に流行した多くの航海記や，チリ沖のフアン･フェルナンデス諸島に漂着し，5年間孤島生活を送ったというアレクサンダー･セルカークなる人物の実話に刺激されて作られた。商人の息子ロビンソンは父の忠告に反して船員となり，さまざまな苦労ののち，無人島に漂着，28年間，最初は1人で，のちには従僕フライデーとともに自給自足の生活を送り，最後には救出されて帰国する。…

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