The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss

The Swiss Family Robinson follows a shipwrecked family as they survive on a deserted island, using their ingenuity and teamwork to build shelter, find food, and adapt to their new life amidst various challenges and adventures. Led by their resourceful father, the family learns practical skills and works together to create a home in the wilderness.

By Johann David Wyss · First published 1812 · Genre: Adventure, Children's Literature, Survival Fiction · 36 chapters · 186,493 words

First lines

A shipwreck, and preparations for deliverance.

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot centers around the family's survival and exploration on a deserted island.
• Children's Literature — The book is often aimed at younger audiences, featuring themes of family and adventure.
• Survival Fiction — The narrative focuses on the family's efforts to survive in an unfamiliar environment.
• Family Saga — The story explores the dynamics and relationships within the family unit.

Tags

Adventure · Family · Survival · Island · Shipwreck · Patriarchal · Colonialism · Nature · Exploration · Discovery · Self-reliance · Resourcefulness

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The Swiss Family Robinson is listed on Textopian as a novel by Johann David Wyss, dated 1812 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Johann David Wyss
• Date: 1812 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Children's Literature, Survival Fiction, Family Saga, Classic Literature
• Length: 186,493 words
• Structure: 36 chapters, 1,856 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI
• CHAPTER XXVII
• CHAPTER XXVIII
• CHAPTER XXIX
• CHAPTER XXX
• CHAPTER XXXI
• CHAPTER XXXII
• CHAPTER XXXIII
• CHAPTER XXXIV
• CHAPTER XXXV
• CHAPTER XXXVI

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