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100	1		_aNewman, Francis William, _d1805-1897
245	1	0	_aRebilius Cruso: Robinson Crusoe, in Latin; a book to lighten tedium to a learner
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aAccording to preface, takes "only the general idea from Defoe."
500			_aSee also #70468.
500			_aRelease date is 2015-12-20
508			_aMark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Rebilius Cruso: Robinson Crusoe, in Latin; a book to lighten tedium to learners" by Francis William Newman is a Latin adaptation of the classic novel "Robinson Crusoe," structured as a language teaching tool written in the late 19th century. The work aims to facilitate the learning of Latin through an engaging narrative that draws on the adventures of the iconic protagonist, Robinson Crusoe. In this adaptation, the author offers a fresh interpretation while maintaining the essence of Defoe's original tale, focusing on relatable experiences and vocabulary appealing to learners. At the start of the text, the author shares insights into his motivations for creating this adaptation. Newman reflects on the importance of practical language teaching methods over rigid academic approaches in learning Latin, arguing for engaging storytelling through the experiences of Robinson Crusoe. The opening chapters introduce the protagonist's perilous journey when shipwrecked and subsequently stranded on a deserted island. Newman emphasizes the hardships and resilience of Crusoe, detailing his initial struggles for survival, interactions with his surroundings, and the gradual development of his resourcefulness as he learns to navigate his new life in solitude. The stage is set for a rich exploration of human ingenuity and adaptability as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShipwreck survival -- Fiction
653			_aIslands -- Fiction
653			_aCrusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
653			_aAtlantic Ocean -- Fiction
653			_aAdventure stories
653			_aCastaways -- Fiction
653			_aLatin language -- Readers
700	1		_aDefoe, Daniel, _d1661?-1731
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50732
999			_c91570 _d91570