Daniel Defoe - Robinson Crusoe 1

Robinson Crusoe By Robert Eriksson Writers of the mid 19th century typically ignored the themes of destiny and self-indulgence. Daniel Defoe was no exception. Still, while scholars often feel Robinson Crusoe is ponderous, it is one of Defoe\'s most influential works. Below, I will show that Defoe\'s powerful writing is representative of the strong Modernist ideals of the author\'s time. This cla...