Robinson Crusoe is one of the most successful books of all time. First published in April 1719, it captured the imaginations of generations of readers – and continues to mesmerize us today. In the story, a young and impulsive Englishman defies his parents' wishes and takes to the seas seeking adventure. The young Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and castaway on a remote tropical island for 28 years. Now available in a bilingual edition, with English and French side by side. The perfect way to learn French – by reading the French translation with Daniel Defoe’s charming original text right by side to guide you in case you need help. It makes it very suitable for learning both French and English. Parallel texts are a very useful and versatile tool in the language learning process. It’s one of the best ways to experience the original text and authentic linguistic environment even for the less confident readers because the help is just a glance away to check the other language. The parallel text also facilitates access to more challenging texts for the language learner. Original illustrations by Walter Paget