Writers of the mid 18th century typically ignored the themes of destiny and self-indulgence. Daniel Defoe was no exception. Still, while scholars often feel Robinson Crusoe as ponderous since it is one of Defoe's most influential works. Below, I will show that Defoe ... a far from marginal character; in fact, it is through him that many of Defoe's late 17th century influences show through; read as allegory, Robinson Crusoe supports no other analysis. However, I do fully accept the fact that Daniel Defoe was very intelligent while using rhetorical skills, thus leaving the reader ... wrong-head...

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