Audiobooks by Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe The Original 1719 Edition (A Daniel Defoe Classic Novel)

"Robinson Crusoe: The Original 1719 Edition is Daniel Defoe’s timeless tale of survival, faith, and human resilience. This unabridged audiobook brings to life the story of an Englishman cast away on a remote tropical island after a shipwreck. Alone for 28 years, Crusoe must learn to survive through ingenuity, courage, and unyielding determination. Told in the voice of Crusoe himself, this gripping account explores themes of isolation, divine providence, and the transformative power of solitude. From his early seafaring adventures to his struggle for survival against nature—and eventually, cannibals—Crusoe’s journey is both harrowing and deeply reflective. This is the complete, original 1719 edition as Defoe first published it, preserving the rich language and detail of one of the first true novels in English literature. Whether you're new to the story or rediscovering it in audio form, this classic tale will transport you to another world—where every day is a fight to live, and every moment is a lesson in human strength."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Brain Tudor (Narrator)

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[German] - Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe

"Der Seemann Robinson Crusoe erleidet Schiffbruch und rettet sich auf eine einsame Insel, wo er viele Abenteuer erlebt. Ein spannendes Hörspiel nach dem weltbekannten Roman von Daniel Defoe."

Daniel Defoe, Gertrud Loos (Author), J. D. Mues, Rolf Boysen, Werner Bruhns, Willi Sachse (Narrator)

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Classic Starts®: Robinson Crusoe

"Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are unabridged and have been rewritten for younger audiences. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve. A shipwreck. A sole survivor, stranded on a deserted island. What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe's amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century, and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offers plenty of suspense and everyday detail about how Crusoe manages to stay alive. Additionally, it paints a fascinating portrait of the age-including references to slavery and Europe's view of the "New World." "

Daniel Defoe, Deanna Mcfadden (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

"Another great audiobook classic from the world's most prolific and prestigious new company, Icon Audio Arts. Presented by actor author Geoffrey Giuliano, here is an exciting 'listen while you learn' audio production which promises to entertain, enlighten and enliven the listener. Icon productions offer a daring, fresh perspective on the hundreds of perennial favorite tales which have inspired generations and imbued a deep love of literature and art in millions over time. Welcome to the wonderful, unparalleled world of Icon Audio Arts."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano & Company (Narrator)

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Robinson Crusoe

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, read by Daniel Weyman. After surviving a terrible shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe discovers he is the only human on an island far from any shipping routes or rescue. At first he is devastated, but slowly, with patience and imagination, he transforms his island into a tropical paradise. For twenty-four years he lives with no human companionship - until one fateful day, when he discovers he is not alone... Lightly abridged for Puffin Classics."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Daniel Weyman (Narrator)

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[German] - Robinson Crusoe (Gekürzt)

"Robinson Crusoe strandet nach einem Schiffbruch auf einer einsamen Insel, kann aber verschiedene Ausrüstungsgegenstände von seinem Schiff retten. Die Insel wird gelegentlich von Kannibalen besucht. Robinson gelingt es, eines der vorgesehenen Schlachtopfer zu befreien, das später sein Freund und Diener Freitag wird. Eines Tages ankert ein englisches Schiff vor der Insel, dessen Mannschaft gemeutert hat. Nach harten Kämpfen gelingt es Robinson, das Schiff zurückzuerobern. Nun werden die Rädelsführer der Meuterei auf der Insel ausgesetzt und Robinson kehrt nach 28 Jahren nach England zurück."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Johannes Gabriel (Narrator)

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Robinson Crusoe in Words of One Syllable

"Mary Godolphin was the pseudonym of Lucy Aikin who undertook translating great literature into single-syllable words so that young readers could enjoy plots that were considerably more interesting than, say, the McGuffey readers of the 1880's or the "Dick and Jane" primers of the 1950s (still around today as "decodable readers" in elementary schools). She produced this volume based on Daniel Defoe's most famous work, considered by many to be the first English novel (1719). She also rendered Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and Wyss' Swiss Family Robinson, which she translated as well. I've recorded this as a complement to my voicing for LibriVox of Robinson Crusoe by Defoe and the companion recording of James Baldwin's version, Robinson Crusoe Written Anew for Children (actually more for adolescents). So many different versions for a variety of young audiences speaks to the timelessness of Defoe's original! (Summary by Denny Sayers)"

Daniel Defoe (Author), Denny Sayers (Narrator)

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Robinson Crusoe Written Anew for Children

"Adaptation of the story of Robinson Crusoe for grammar school children. Tells how the shipwrecked sailor makes a new life for himself on the island, providing shelter, food, and clothing for himself from the few tools he rescued from the ship and what he is able to find on the island. He lives on the island over twenty years before he is finally rescued and during that time must re-invent almost everything necessary for daily sustenance. (Summary from The Baldwin Project.)"

Daniel Defoe (Author), Denny Sayers (Narrator)

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Robinson Crusoe retold for younger listeners by Roy McMillan

"When his ship is wrecked in a storm, Robinson Crusoe finds himself stranded on a desert island with no one to help him and no chance of rescue. Scared and alone, he tries to make a life for himself: building shelters, hunting food, taming animals, crafting boats and making clothes. But just as his life appears to be settled, he sees someone else's footprint on the beach and a different struggle for survival begins, this time against cannibals and pirates. Roy McMillan combines an abridged version of Defoe's novel with his own helpful explanations to retell the story for younger listeners.d"

Daniel Defoe (Author), Caroline Robinson, Jonathan Keeble, Roy McMillan (Narrator)

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[Portuguese] - Robinson Crusoe

"A ambientação sonora deste audiolivro compõe-se principalmente pelos sons da natureza e dos animais da ilha onde Crusoe passou quase trinta anos de sua vida. Merecem destaque a divertida participação do ator Marcio Brodt como Sexta-feira e a delicada narração do locutor Di Ramon. Vozes: Barros Batista (amigo do navio); Di Ramon (Robinson Crusoe); Isadora Ferrite (papagaio); Lucas Garcia (capitão); Marcio Brodt (Sexta-feira); Mauricio Sterchele (outro capitão); Ronaldo Santos Soares (capitão português e marinheiro); Sony Moreno (vítima e um dos homens). Co-produção da Livro Falante com a Editora DCL"

Daniel Defoe (Author), Diversos (Narrator)

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Robinson Crusoe

"Shipwrecked and cast ashore on an uninhabited island, Robinson Crusoe ingeniously carves out a solitary, primitive existence for twenty-four years. Eventually, he meets a young native whom he saves from death at the hands of cannibals. He calls him Friday and makes him his companion and servant. Crusoe and Friday share in a variety of adventures, including a fierce battle with cannibals that culminates in the heroes recapturing a mutinous ship and returning to England. Based partly on the real-life experiences of Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk, Defoe's novel of human endurance in an exotic, faraway land exerts a timeless appeal and has taken its rightful place among the great works of Western civilization."

Daniel Defoe (Author), John Lee (Narrator)

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Robinson Crusoe

"Robinson Crusoe flees Britain on a ship after killing his friend over the love of Mary. A fierce ocean storm wrecks his ship and leaves him stranded by himself on an uncharted island. Left to fend for himself, Crusoe seeks out a tentative survival on the island, until he meets Friday, a tribesman whom he saves from being sacrificed. Initially, Crusoe is thrilled to finally have a friend, but he has to defend himself against the tribe who uses the island to sacrifice tribesman to their gods. During time their relationship changes from master-slave to a mutual respected friendship despite their difference in culture and religion. Daniel Defoe lived between 1660 and 1731, a period of much historical change in England. The rapidly changing economic and political circumstances in England helped create a vibrant middle class that was mercantilist, protestant, desirous of political power, and hungry for cultural life. Defoe was born into such a middle class family, the son of a fairly wealthy tallow chandler. He received an excellent education and lived a varied and eventful life. He worked, often at the same time, as a spy, hosier, journalist, political pamphleteer, and businessman. Defoe, however, is best remembered for his literary work. Regarded by many as the father of the English novel, Defoe published his masterpiece, Robinson Crusoe, in 1719. Three years later he cemented his reputation with the novel Moll Flanders."

Daniel Defoe (Author), John Lescault (Narrator)

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