Release date is 2007-03-20

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"Ang Bagong Robinson" by Joachim Heinrich Campe is a moral tale written in the late 19th century. The narrative is inspired by the classic story of Robinson Crusoe, focusing on the adventures of a boy named Conrado Robinson and his lessons in good behavior and survival in the wilderness. This work serves as both a source of entertainment and a vehicle for imparting ethical values to children. The opening of the story sets the scene in a house near Hamburg, Germany, where a family is gathered. The father engages his children, including Conrado, Teodora, and Nicolás, in a discussion about their activities while sharing stories. The father begins recounting the Adventures of Robinson, aiming to impart important life lessons through the character's experiences. Notably, the text establishes a moral framework, indicating that the tale will highlight themes of responsibility, familial love, and personal growth, as illustrated by Conrado's desire to explore the world against his parents’ wishes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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