Visualizing Crusoe

Illustrations of Robinson Crusoe

Since the first publication of Robinson Crusoe, many engravings and illustrations have been created of Robinson Crusoe as a character. These images—particularly of Crusoe's appearance while living on the island—have been adapted in various iterations since the frontispiece and engravings included in the 1719 edition of the novel. Here are some curated images of how Crusoe has been depicted in some illustrated editions of the text throughout time. See the media gallery on "Robinsonades" to see how imagery of Crusoe and his life on the island has been adapted and remediated in subsequent texts. 









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