Robinson Crusoe

By: Daniel Defoe

Narrated by: Full Cast, Roy Marsden

Young Robinson Crusoe has a burning ambition to be a sailor. Paying no attention to his parents’ warnings he runs away to sea to embark on a series of thrilling adventures: struggles with Barbary pirates, a shipwreck and the extraordinary meeting with Man Friday... Roy Marsden plays the older Robinson Crusoe looking back on a life of recklessness, daring and adventure – and the survival of twenty-eight years, two months and nineteen days on a desert island. Based on the real-life adventures of Alexander Selkirk, Robinson Crusoe was one of the very first adventure stories to be published in English literature. It remains as gripping today as it did on first publication in 1719, and this enthralling dramatisation perfectly evokes the excitement and adventure of the original book.©2008 BBC Audiobooks Ltd; (P)1999 BBC Audiobooks Ltd

great way to enjoy historic literature

Listened to this to prepare for a book club discussion. Pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed story. Crusoe's interaction with Friday was racist while thinking it was benevolent, but that Dynamic is a product of its time. Looking forward to researching commentary. Attempted to listen to unabridged book. It didn't hold my attention for long. This dramatization was much more engaging. Really enjoyed the performance.