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Robinson Crusoe

Book • 1719
The novel follows Robinson Crusoe, a young and impulsive Englishman, who ignores his parents' advice and sets out to sea.

After a series of misadventures, including being captured by pirates and sold into slavery, he is eventually shipwrecked on a deserted island near the coast of Venezuela.

There, he spends 28 years surviving against incredible odds, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers.

The story is influenced by real-life castaways such as Alexander Selkirk and blends elements of Puritan spiritual autobiography, travel literature, and adventure stories.

It is considered one of the first modern novels in the English language and explores themes of ambition, self-reliance, civilization, and power.

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Mentioned in 25 episodes

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Tom Holland
when discussing books about Nelson.
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517. Nelson: The Hunt for Napoleon (Part 4)
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Anita Anand
, highlighting its depiction of a slaver's experiences.
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55. The Fall of the Royal African Company
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Elliott Kalan
in the context of a character in "The Moonstone" who carries around Robinson Crusoe, comparing the impact of "The Power Broker" to that of a personal guide.
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Breaking Down The Power Broker (with Conan O'Brien)
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Sascha Lobo
als bekanntestes Buch von Daniel Defoe.
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KI - ein Hype mit Substanz (mit Felix Zeltner)
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Paul Lynch
as an example of a story where the protagonist encounters his deepest self.
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Paul Lynch – Schreiben in finsteren Zeiten
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Mike Maughan
as the inspiration for the novel "Robinson Crusoe", highlighting his involuntary isolation and eventual return to civilization.
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204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact?
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Peter Frankopan
in the context of Charles Dickens' childhood readings.
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Charles Dickens | Hard Times | 1
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Sarah Churchwell
as a writer associated with the story of the Great Storm.
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18. England’s Hurricane: 10,000 Dead (Ep 1)
Mentioned as the author of what some consider to be the first English novel.
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Pirates (Primer for Pirates of the Caribbean)
The name of the company comes from this book and is considered the most legendary story of being resourceful and creative with scarce resources.
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Crusoe’s Big Bet on AI Infrastructure and Energy
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Thomas Banks
in relation to Alexander Selkirk, whose story inspired Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe".
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Episode 248: “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by S. T. Coleridge, Part 1
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Alfred Sonnenfeld
al hablar sobre la importancia de las relaciones sociales.
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#405: Alfred Sonnenfeld - 6 Claves Para Un Buen Cerebro
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Iain Murray
as one of the books published in the 1700s on the theme of travel.
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The Life of John Newton
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William Dalrymple
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Anita Anand
during their discussion of Henry Avery, a notorious pirate.
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199. Robbing the World’s Wealthiest Dynasty
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Simon Critchley
in relation to the rise of the novel and anxiety.
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Episode 8: Anxiety and Care
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David Olusoga
as the great book written by Daniel Defoe.
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19. The Wrath of God: England’s Greatest Natural Disaster (Ep 2)
Mentioned by Fr. Gregory Pine in reference to poetry, salvation, and shipwreck.
'Many are called, but few are chosen': A Thomistic Approach to Predestination | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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Mitchell Rocklin
as a quintessentially American book, exploring individual freedom and the importance of community.
An Introduction to The Pillars
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Lindsay McMahon
as an example of classic literature.
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