Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
Or, Adventures on a Desert Island
This classic novel follows the adventures of a Swiss family who are shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. Through ingenuity, hard work, and family cooperation, they overcome the challenges of isolation and the dangers of an unknown environment. The story showcases their efforts to build a new life for themselves, exploring and adapting to their surroundings, discovering new plants and animals, and creating a home filled with love and learning. It is a tale of survival, resourcefulness, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
The 1846th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1812
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(2.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- The Swiss Family Robinson
- The Swiss Family Robinson: A New Translation
- The Swiss Family Robinson: Adventures on a Desert Island
- The Swiss Family Robinson: Or, Adventures in a Desert Island
- The Swiss Family Robinson: Or, Adventures of a Father and Mother and Four Sons in a Desert Island
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 97th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 5401st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Cape Coral Public Library's Must-Read Books for the Summer (News Press)