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Kapteeni Singletonin seikkailut

By Daniel Defoe
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Kertomus etenee kertojan muistelmana lapsuudesta, jossa hänet siepataan ja vartutetaan kulkijayhteisössä, ja jatkuu merille vievinä matkoina, joissa hän kokee laivakapinan, vankeuden merirosvojen käsissä sekä purjehduksia Afrikan rannikoille ja sisäosiin. Kertoja nousee laivan johtoon, osallistuu ryöstöihin, kauppaan ja retkiin itäisillä vesillä, kohtaa erilaisia seuralaisia ja aluksia sekä joutuu haaksirikkoihin. Teksti kuvaa käytännön arkea merellä, väkivaltaa ja selviytymistä sekä lopulta käänteen, jossa elämänvalinnat ja niiden seuraukset arvioidaan jälkikäteen.

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Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe was an English writer and journalist, best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe," which is often regarded as one of the first novels in the English language. Born in the late 17th century, Defoe's work spans various genres, including fiction, travel writing, and political pamphlets. His keen observations of society and human nature are evident in his historical accounts, such as "A Journal of the Plague Year," which reflects on the Great Plague of 1665. Defoe's writings often blend adventure with social commentary, showcasing his versatility and depth as a thinker and storyteller.

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