Atalantis Major by Daniel Defoe

Name: Atalantis Major
Author: Daniel Defoe

Atalantis Major by Daniel Defoe: The novel follows the story of a man named Robinson Crusoe who is shipwrecked on a deserted island after a storm. He must rely on his own resourcefulness and ingenuity to survive, and eventually rescues himself. The book explores themes of isolation, survival, and the human condition.

By Daniel Defoe · First published 1719 · Genre: Political Fiction, Satire, Historical Fiction · 11,726 words

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There having been a large Account given to the World of several remarkable Adventures which happened lately in the famous _Atalantis_, an Island, which the ingenious Authors found placed in the _Mediterranean_ Sea; the Success of which Accounts, but especially the Usefulness of the Relation, to the Ends for which they were designed, having been very remarkable, I thought it could not be unacceptable to the World, (especially to those who _have been Already so delighted_ with News from that Island) to give a particular Historical Narration of some remarkable Transactions which happened in the Great Island, called, _Atalantis Major_, a famous well known Island, tho' much farther North, lying in the _Ducaledonian_ Ocean, which Island it was my good Fortune to winter at, the last time I returned North about from _China_, by the Streights of _Nassau_ and _Wygates_, and the Eastern Coast of _Grand Tartary_.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Daniel Defoe
Date: 1719 CE
Language: English
Genres: Political Fiction, Satire, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Length: 11,726 words
Structure: 1 section, 103 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Confusing

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Political Fiction — Daniel Defoe's 'Atalantis Major' is primarily a satirical work reflecting upon the politics of the time in a parallel setting.
Satire — The book is a clear reflection of Defoe's satirical outlook, using a fictitious setting to comment upon the actual circumstances.
Historical Fiction — Although set in a fictitious city, the book borrows heavily from real-life events and contexts of its time, making it a historical fiction.
Adventure — The narrative involves characters exploring different circumstances and obstacles, characterizing it as an adventure.