Daniel Defoe was a famous English writer, journalist and pamphleteer. He was born around 1660 in London. In his early life, he was involved in trade and later became active in journalism and literature.
Defoe wrote extensively about political, social and economic issues. He became world-famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. The novel tells the story of a man who is stranded alone on an uninhabited island after a shipwreck. Through hard work, resourcefulness and determination, Robinson struggles to survive and build a new life.
Daniel Defoe died in London on 24 April 1731. Robinson Crusoe became one of the classic works of world literature and remains his most famous book.
““Fear is the strongest passion that can be felt by man.””
— Daniel Defoe
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