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Yes, Selkirk was a real-life Scottish sailor who was marooned on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific for four years. His story inspired Daniel Defoe to write "Robinson Crusoe," a novel about a fictional character who is also marooned on a desert island. Defoe's work is considered a fictionalized account of Selkirk's experience.

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How was Alexander Selkirk linked to Robinson Crusoe?

Alexander Selkirk was a model for Daniel Defoe, Daniel wrote a book named "Robinson Crusoe".Real Robinson Crusoe was Alexander Selkirk.


What was the name of the novel that was based on the true story of Alexander selkirk?

Robinson Crusoe.


What famous novel was based on the real life exploits of Alexander Selkirk?

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The relationship between defoe and Robinson?

Daniel Defoe wrote Robinson crusoe but it was based on a true story of Alexander Selkirk, who was put ashore of the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez in 1704. His character was on an island for 28 years and not the 5 years approx that Selkirk was


Which sailor inspired Robinson Crusoe?

The sailor Alexander Selkirk is often cited as the inspiration for Robinson Crusoe. Selkirk was a Scottish sailor who was marooned on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific for four years before being rescued, which mirrors the protagonist's experience in Daniel Defoe's novel.


Did Robinson Crusoe really exist?

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Which novel and Robinson Crusoe adaptation made a connection between people's voices and their power as individuals?

Coetzee's Foe


How many Robinson Crusoe movie are there?

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What is the real family name of Robinson Crusoe?

There is none! He is a fictional character written about by Daniel Defoe in 1719. However, Defoe is believed to have based the character of Robinson Crusoe on Scottish castaway Alexander Selkirk, who lived for four years on the remote Pacific island of Más a Tierra. In 1966 the island's name was changed to Robinson Crusoe Island.


Did Robinson Crusoe meet another man?

Robinson Crusoe did meet another man while he was stranded on the island. He rescued this man from cannibals, and the man was grateful to him and stayed with him. He named the man "Friday."


Quotations from Robinson Crusoe about the relationship between man and nature?

the ralationship between robinson crusoe and friday seemes to be like the relationship between master and slave crusoe is the master and friday in the slave he should serve his master as soon as he lives


Robinson Crusoe male or female?

Robinson Crusoe was male.