Podcast appearances and mentions of Daniel Defoe

Hace poco más de un año nadie quería publicar la novela 'La península de las casas vacías' de David Uclés. Su manuscrito, en el que llevaba trabajando quince años,  recibió el 'no' de la mayoría de las grandes y pequeñas editoriales. Nadie quería apostar por un autor joven con una novela de setecientas páginas sobre la guerra civil y escrita al más puro estlo del realismo mágico ¿Quien iba a leer algo así? Pero hubo una editoria que apostó por ella, Siruela.  Doce meses después se han vendido más de cien mil ejemplares, ha sido ensalzada por la crítica, encabeza todas las listas de mejor novela. Todos estos éxitos lo hemos celebrado en Hoy por Hoy con su autor, David Uclés. Además hemos hablado de otros libros. Dos donados por el propio Uclés a nuestra biblioteca: 'La muerte y la primavera' de Mercé Rodoreda (Club Editor) y  'Alfanhui' de Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio (Destino). Luego , nuestro bibliotecario Antonio Martínez Asensio, aprovechó  la fecha del 25 de abril para hablarnos de cuatro novelas relacionadas con este día sea por su autor o contenido: 'Levantando del suelo' de José Saramago (Alfaguara), 'Robinson Crusoe' de Daniel Defoe (Sexto Piso) , 'Homenaje a Cataluña" George Orwell ( DeBolsillo) y  'Su único hijo' Leopoldo Alas 'Clarin' (Castalia). Además , Martínez Asensio nos dejó el libro que nos contará en su programa 'Un libro  una hora' :'El malentendido' de Irene Némerosky (Salamandra).   Tuvimos también novedades con Pepe Rubio, una de ellas reedición:  'Los caimanes' de Manuel Ciges Aparicio  (Montesinos) y 'Las voces del jilguero' de Eva Losada (Funambulista). El libro perdido, abandonado en la redacción de la SER, lo recuperó esta semana Eva Cruz y fue 'Cuantas noches son esta noche' de Juan Domingo Aguilar (La navaja suiza). Y finalmente las donaciones de los oyentes: 'Los garbanzos de doña Violeta' de Reyes Aguilar (Alfar), 'La lluvia amarilla' de Julio Llamazares (Seix Barral) y 'Maddi y las fronteras' de Edurne Portela (Galaxia Gutemberg) 

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 17, 2025 is: uncouth • un-KOOTH • adjective Uncouth describes things, such as language or behavior, that are impolite or socially unacceptable. A person may also be described as uncouth if they are behaving in a rude way. // Stacy realized it would be uncouth to show up to the party without a gift, so she picked up a bottle of wine on the way. See the entry > Examples: “Perhaps people deride those who buy books solely for how they look because it reminds them that despite their primary love of literature, they still appreciate a beautiful cover. It's not of primary importance but liking how something looks in your home matters to some extent, even if it feels uncouth to acknowledge.” — Chiara Dello Joio, LitHub.com, 24 Jan. 2023 Did you know? Old English speakers used the word cūth to describe things that were familiar to them, and uncūth for the strange and mysterious. These words passed through Middle English into modern English with different spellings but the same meanings. While couth eventually dropped out of use, uncouth soldiered on. In Captain Singleton by English novelist Daniel Defoe, for example, the author refers to “a strange noise more uncouth than any they had ever heard,” while Shakespeare wrote of an “uncouth forest” in As You Like It. This “unfamiliar” sense of uncouth, however, joined couth in becoming, well, unfamiliar to most English users, giving way to the now-common meanings, “rude” and “lacking polish or grace.” The adjective couth in use today, meaning “sophisticated” or “polished,” arose at the turn of the 20th century, not from the earlier couth, but as a back-formation of uncouth, joining the ranks of other “uncommon opposites” such as kempt and gruntled.

The foundations of modern copyright law were laid on 10th April 1710, when the Statute of Anne came into effect. Before the Act, anyone could copy and sell books without giving a penny to the author; now, writers would be protected from being completely exploited by (British) publishers for an initial period of 14 years. Writers like Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe had earned respect as professionals, pushing for more control over their own work, and leading to a shift away from the Stationers' Company—a powerful guild that previously held a monopoly over publishing and censorship. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explore how later writers like William Wordsworth would campaign for longer copyright duration; revisit the milestones that allowed the law to be applied to other creative endeavours, such as music and film; and reveal why you won't be hearing Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in many adverts for a few years yet… Further Reading: • ‘The Statute of Anne' (British Parliament, 1710): https://ipmall.law.unh.edu/sites/default/files/hosted_resources/lipa/copyrights/Statute%20of%20Anne%20_1710_.pdf • ‘Whose line is it anyway?' (The Sunday Times, 2012):  https://www.thetimes.com/article/7c5efe43-97d5-4d9f-b53f-5444bca12a2a • ‘IP BASICS: What is Intellectual Property?' (Intellectual Property Office UK, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYiXTKbdNr4 #Publishing #1700s #UK #Legal Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Zwölf Tage nach seinem Schiffbruch wird Robinson Crusoe bewusst: Ohne Hilfsmittel würde er bald an der Zeitrechnung irre werden. Also errichtet er ein Holzkreuz, auf dem er das Datum seiner Ankunft auf der Insel notiert. Ab da ritzt er jeden Tag eine Kerbe in das Holz. An jedem siebten Tag macht er einen tiefen Einschnitt: sonst würde er »bald sogar den Sonntag nicht mehr von den Wochentagen unterscheiden können«. Bedeutungslosigkeit und Einerlei, unterbrochen durch den Sonntag, »der einzige Tag, um mich von verdüsternden Gedanken, die täglich auf meine Seele einstürmen, zu befreien.« Daniel Defoe drückt durch seine berühmte Romanfigur aus, dass es der Sonntag – und nicht Freitag – ist, der ein Innehalten des Menschen rechtfertigt.Warum dies so ist, zeigt Jesus Christus an jenem einschneidenden Sonntag seiner Auferstehung: »An jenem Tag, dem ersten der Woche ... kam Jesus und trat in die Mitte und spricht zu ihnen: Friede euch! Und als er dies gesagt hatte, zeigte er ihnen die Hände und die Seite« (Johannes 20,19-20). Den tiefen Einschnitt, den der Herr präsentiert, sind seine Wunden in den Händen und seiner Seite: Wie einschneidend! Sie machen den Sonntag zum Sinntag, zum erstrangigen, zum herausgehobenen Tag. Der Sonntag unterbricht das Hamsterrad frustrierenden Funktionierens. Statt Schule und Studium, Schaffen und Shoppen, Sollerfüllung und Seelenleere – Stopp! Es ist Sonntag!Für die Christen wurde der erste Tag der Woche zum Ruhetag. Es war der Tag der Auferstehung Jesu Christi und somit auch der Anfang einer neuen Schöpfung. Jesus hat uns mit Gott versöhnt durch das Kreuz. »Er kam und verkündigte Frieden … denn durch ihn haben wir ... [seit jenem Tag] den Zugang zu dem Vater« (Epheser 2,16-18).Andreas FettDiese und viele weitere Andachten online lesenWeitere Informationen zu »Leben ist mehr« erhalten Sie unter www.lebenistmehr.deAudioaufnahmen: Radio Segenswelle

Robinson Crusoe è un classico dell'avventura: tra naufragi, isole deserte e la forza dell'ingegno umano!

Tout le monde connaît Robinson Crusoé, le célèbre héros du roman de Daniel Defoe. Mais peu savent qu'il a été inspiré par un homme bien réel : Alexandre Selkirk. Marin écossais au tempérament explosif, il a survécu seul pendant plus de quatre ans sur une île déserte après avoir été abandonné par son équipage.Né en 1676 en Écosse, Selkirk était un marin rebelle et querelleur. En 1703, il embarqua sur un navire corsaire anglais, le Cinque Ports, chargé d'attaquer les colonies espagnoles en Amérique du Sud. Son caractère impétueux lui joua un mauvais tour : en 1704, alors que le navire faisait escale sur une île isolée de l'archipel Juan Fernández (au large du Chili), Selkirk entra en conflit avec le capitaine. Convaincu que le bateau était en mauvais état, il demanda à être débarqué, pensant qu'un autre navire viendrait bientôt le récupérer.Malheureusement, il se trompait. Le Cinque Ports reprit la mer… et coula peu après. Selkirk se retrouva seul sur l'île, livré à lui-même, sans moyen de s'échapper. Il apprit à survivre en chassant des chèvres sauvages, en mangeant des fruits et en construisant un abri avec du bois et des peaux. Pour ne pas sombrer dans la folie, il parlait aux animaux et lisait la Bible, son seul compagnon de lecture.Après quatre ans et quatre mois d'isolement, il fut enfin sauvé en 1709 par un autre corsaire anglais, Woodes Rogers, qui le trouva en pleine santé et impressionné par sa capacité de survie. De retour en Angleterre, Selkirk devint une célébrité, et son histoire inspira le roman Robinson Crusoé de Daniel Defoe, publié en 1719.Cependant, malgré cette aventure hors du commun, Selkirk ne trouva jamais la paix. Il s'enrôla à nouveau dans la marine et mourut de fièvre jaune en 1721, en mer.Aujourd'hui, l'île où il vécut porte son nom : l'île Alejandro Selkirk, un hommage à cet homme dont la vie extraordinaire donna naissance à l'un des récits d'aventure les plus célèbres de la littérature. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hace ya más de 170 años que nació el personaje del detective más conocido de la historia, Sherlock Holmes, en una historia del médico Arthur Conan Doyle, publicada en 1887 e ilustrada por su propio padre, que había sido trasladado de un centro de recuperación de alcohólicos a una residencia psiquiátrica. Es en este libro, "Estudio en Escarlata", que Holmes dice que "el cerebro de un hombre al principio es como un pequeño desván vací­o que cada cual va amueblando como elige". La habilidad consiste en "no guardar más que los útiles que puedan ayudarle a hacer su trabajo". Nacido en una familia católica de origen irlandés, Doyle (1859-1930) se crí­a en Edimburgo. Su padre trabajaba de funcionario en la oficina escocesa de obras públicas, a la vez que hací­a ilustraciones de libros -entre ellos el famoso "Progreso del Peregrino" del predicador bautista John Bunyan o "La vida y sorprendentes aventuras de Robinson Crusoe" del presbiteriano Daniel Defoe-, para mantener a sus nueve hijos. Cuando aumentan los problemas del padre con el alcohol, Doyle es mandado interno a un colegio. El último año lo hace en una escuela jesuita de Austria, donde renuncia a su fe católica. Doyle estudió medicina en Edimburgo con el famoso doctor Bell, autor de un manual de operaciones quirúrgicas, pero también inspirador de Holmes. Dice que "sabí­a más del paciente con unas cuantas miradas rápidas, que con cualquier pregunta". Tras servir como médico en un ballenero, navega a África, donde conoce la brutalidad del tráfico de esclavos en el Congo, que luego denunciarí­a. Al regresar a Inglaterra, tiene su primer contacto con la teosofí­a, poco antes de casarse con una viuda que era paciente suya. Tras el nacimiento de su primera hija, Doyle se traslada con su familia a Londres para trabajar de oculista, pero enseguida se dedica profesionalmente a la literatura. En este programa de radio, "Al Trasluz", escuchamos fragmentos de su libro más conocido, "El sabueso de los Baskerville" (1902), leído por Eugenio Barona y algunas escenas de la película de la Hammer por Terence Fisher en 1959, que convierte a Peter Cushing en la figura canónica del detective en el cine. Los comentarios de José de Segovia son sobre el fondo la banda sonora original de la versión televisiva por Michael J. Lewis en 1983. La composición de la cantautora británica nacida en Alemania de madre malaya y padre de Fiyi, Tanita Tikaram (Twist In My Sobriety 1988) aparece en la reciente adaptación que hizo para la BBC, Benedict Cumberbatch. Y el tema de la pelirroja canadiense de ascendencia escocesa e irlandesa, Loreena McKennitt (The Mummer Dance 1997) está en la película "Fotografiando hadas" (1987), que escuchamos una escena en la que aparece Doyle. El diseño sonoro y la dirección técnica es de Daniel Panduro.

El 2 de febrero de 1709 Alexander Selkirk, un marinero escocés fue rescatado tras ser abandonado en una isla desierta en la zona central del océano Pacífico. Su historia fue una fuente de inspiración para el personaje ficticio del escritor Daniel Defoe en Robinson Crusoe. 

Happy 2025! This year marks Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and we are delighted to kick off the celebration with professor and author John Mullan as our guest. This month we delve into passages from the four novels published during Austen's lifetime and discuss what the details reveal about her genius as a writer. Join us for this fascinating and insightful episode! John Mullan is Lord Northcliffe Chair of Modern English Literature at University College London. Specializing in eighteenth- and nineteenth century literature, he is a frequent guest on radio and TV and lectures widely. He also writes on contemporary fiction for the Guardian and was a judge for the 2009 Man Booker Prize. John is the author of The Artful Dickens, What Matters in Jane Austen?, Anonymity: A Secret History of English Literature, and How Novels Work and has edited the Oxford World Classics editions of Sense and Sensibility and Emma as well as a number of works by Daniel Defoe and Samuel Johnson's Lives of the Poets. For a transcript and show notes, visit https://jasna.org/austen/podcast/ep19.Visit our website: www.jasna.orgFollow us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to the podcast on our YouTube channelEmail: podcast@jasna.org

Si vous connaissez Robinson Crusoé, découvrez celui qui a inspiré à Daniel Defoe son personnage de roman. C'est un marin écossais du nom d'Alexander Selkirk qui a survécu sur une ile du Pacifique. Plongez dans les aventures de celui qui a été abandonné en 1704 sur une terre sauvage et découvrez l'aventurier qui se cache derrière le célèbre Robinson Crusoé. Crédits : Lorànt Deutsch, Emma Locatelli Du lundi au vendredi de 15h à 15h30, Lorànt Deutsch vous révèle les secrets des personnages historiques les plus captivants !

Si vous connaissez Robinson Crusoé, découvrez celui qui a inspiré à Daniel Defoe son personnage de roman. C'est un marin écossais du nom d'Alexander Selkirk qui a survécu sur une ile du Pacifique. Plongez dans les aventures de celui qui a été abandonné en 1704 sur une terre sauvage et découvrez l'aventurier qui se cache derrière le célèbre Robinson Crusoé. Crédits : Lorànt Deutsch, Emma Locatelli Du lundi au vendredi de 15h à 15h30, Lorànt Deutsch vous révèle les secrets des personnages historiques les plus captivants !

Daily QuoteA man is useless who sits and thinks of what he cannot have. (Daniel Defoe)Poem of the DayThe Window PaneRene CharBeauty of WordsMrs. Battle's Opinions on WhistCharles Lamb

Eighteenth century prison break artist and folk hero Jack Sheppard is among history's most frequently adapted rogues: his exploits have inspired Daniel Defoe, John Gay, Bertolt Brecht, and most recently, Jordy Rosenberg, whose first novel, Confessions of the Fox (2018), rewrites Sheppard as a trans man and Sheppard's partner Bess as a South Asian lascar and part of the resistance movement in the Fens. Rosenberg embeds the manuscript tracing their love story within a satirical frame narrative of a professor whose discovery of it gets him caught up in an absurd and increasingly alarming tussle with neoliberal academic bureaucracy and corporate malfeasance. Jordy is joined here by Annie McClanahan, a scholar of contemporary literature and culture who describes herself as an unruly interloper in the 18th century.  Like Jordy's novel, their conversation limns the 18th and 21st centuries, taking up 18th century historical concerns and the messy early history of the novel alongside other textual and vernacular forms, but also inviting us to rethink resistance and utopian possibility today through the lens of this earlier moment. Jordy and Annie leapfrog across centuries, reading the 17th century ballad “The Powtes Complaint” in relation to extractivism and environmental justice, theorizing the “riotous, anarchic, queer language of the dispossessed” that characterizes Confessions of the Fox as a kind of historically informed cognitive estrangement for the present, and considering the work theory does (and does not) do in literary works and in academic institutions. Mentioned in this Episode Peter Linebaugh, The London Hanged John Bender, Imagining the Penitentiary Dean Spade Samuel Delany's Return to Nevèrÿon series (Tales of Nevèrÿon, Neveryóna, Flight from Nevèrÿon, Return to Nevèrÿon) Samuel Richardson's Pamela Sal Nicolazzo Greta LaFleur “The Powtes Complaint,” first printed in William Dugdale's The history of imbanking and drayning of divers fenns and marshes, both in forein parts and in this kingdom, and of the improvements thereby extracted from records, manuscripts, and other authentick testimonies (1662) Fred Moten Saidiya Hartman Jordy Rosenberg, “Gender Trouble on Mother's Day” and “The Daddy Dialectic” Amy De'Ath, “Hidden Abodes and Inner Bonds,” in After Marx, edited by Colleen Lye and Christopher Nealon Aziz Yafi, “Digging Tunnels with Pens” Jasbir Puar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Eighteenth century prison break artist and folk hero Jack Sheppard is among history's most frequently adapted rogues: his exploits have inspired Daniel Defoe, John Gay, Bertolt Brecht, and most recently, Jordy Rosenberg, whose first novel, Confessions of the Fox (2018), rewrites Sheppard as a trans man and Sheppard's partner Bess as a South Asian lascar and part of the resistance movement in the Fens. Rosenberg embeds the manuscript tracing their love story within a satirical frame narrative of a professor whose discovery of it gets him caught up in an absurd and increasingly alarming tussle with neoliberal academic bureaucracy and corporate malfeasance. Jordy is joined here by Annie McClanahan, a scholar of contemporary literature and culture who describes herself as an unruly interloper in the 18th century.  Like Jordy's novel, their conversation limns the 18th and 21st centuries, taking up 18th century historical concerns and the messy early history of the novel alongside other textual and vernacular forms, but also inviting us to rethink resistance and utopian possibility today through the lens of this earlier moment. Jordy and Annie leapfrog across centuries, reading the 17th century ballad “The Powtes Complaint” in relation to extractivism and environmental justice, theorizing the “riotous, anarchic, queer language of the dispossessed” that characterizes Confessions of the Fox as a kind of historically informed cognitive estrangement for the present, and considering the work theory does (and does not) do in literary works and in academic institutions. Mentioned in this Episode Peter Linebaugh, The London Hanged John Bender, Imagining the Penitentiary Dean Spade Samuel Delany's Return to Nevèrÿon series (Tales of Nevèrÿon, Neveryóna, Flight from Nevèrÿon, Return to Nevèrÿon) Samuel Richardson's Pamela Sal Nicolazzo Greta LaFleur “The Powtes Complaint,” first printed in William Dugdale's The history of imbanking and drayning of divers fenns and marshes, both in forein parts and in this kingdom, and of the improvements thereby extracted from records, manuscripts, and other authentick testimonies (1662) Fred Moten Saidiya Hartman Jordy Rosenberg, “Gender Trouble on Mother's Day” and “The Daddy Dialectic” Amy De'Ath, “Hidden Abodes and Inner Bonds,” in After Marx, edited by Colleen Lye and Christopher Nealon Aziz Yafi, “Digging Tunnels with Pens” Jasbir Puar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

'El corazón de las tinieblas' de Joseph Conrad (Alfaguara) ya está en las estanterías de la Biblioteca de Hoy por Hoy. La novela la ha donado su traductor, el escritor colombiano Juan Gabriel Vasquez que además ha prologado esta última edición y reconocer haber leído la novela del autor británico , de origen polaco, más de 15 veces. Esta entrada se corresponde con la celebración en 2024 del centenario de la muerte de Joseph Conrad. Es el particular homenaje que le hacemos en Hoy por Hoy.  Pero Juan Gabriel Vasquez no solo nos ha traído a Conrad, también nos ha donado 'Robinson Crusoe' de Daniel Defoe (Alianza)  y 'Memorias de Adriano' de Marguerite Yourcenar (EDHASA) . Y como no traía ninguna de sus maravillosas novelas, Antonio Martínez Asensio ha querido dejar en los anaqueles de la Biblioteca de Hoy por Hoy una obra de Juan Gabriel Vasquez, la premio Alfaguara 2011 'El ruido de las cosas al caer' . Asensio también ha sumado además  cuatro títulos del nuevo Premio Cervantes Álvaro Pombo: 'Relatos sobre la falta de sustancia y otros relatos" en Cátedra y  y en  Anagrama tres más    'El metro de platino iridiado' , 'Donde las mujeres' y  'El exclaustrado'. La biblioteca de hoy iba mucho relecturas y ha salido uno de los libros con más lecturas de la historia "Cien años de soledad" de Gabriel García Márquez (Random House). Entre las novedades, Pepe Rubio eligió esta semanas dos colecciones 'Todo Azcona' (Pepitas de Calabaza) , que reúne toda la obra literaria del escritor y guionista riojano Rafael Azcona, y  'Todo Manolito' de Elvira Lindo (Seix Barral) , un estuche con todos los libros del gran personaje literario infantil y juvenil español de Carabanchel.  La última entrada en la blblioteca fue el libro protagonista del programa 'Un libro, una hora' de Antonio Martínez Asensio que es 'Lady Mcbeth de Mtsensk ' de Nikolai Leskov (Nórdica) . Y los oyentes apartaron a nuestra colección otro libro de Joseph Conrad "El espejo del mar" (Reino de Redonda) , con traducción de Javier Marías, y 'El niño que perdió la guerra' de Julia Navarro (Plaza y Janés) . 

The poet and veteran broadcaster Igor Pomerantsev has been living in Prague since the mid-1990s, when his station, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, moved to the Czech capital. Born in Russia but raised in Ukraine, Pomerantsev left the Soviet Union at the end of his 20s after being accused of circulating “anti-Soviet literature”. He and his family later settled in London, where he worked for the Russian section of the BBC World Service. I spoke to Igor Pomerantsev, who is today 76, at our studios in Vinohrady.

We complete our 4th classic collection of horror and ghost stories from Libriviox. This week it's "A True Relation of the Apparition of Mrs Veal" by Daniel Defoe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We complete our 4th classic collection of horror and ghost stories from Libriviox. This week it's "A True Relation of the Apparition of Mrs Veal" by Daniel Defoe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rerun: Anne Bonny and Mary Read - the most notorious women to swashbuckle and plunder in the ‘golden age of piracy' - were captured near Jamaica by pirate-hunter Jonathan Barnet on 8th November, 1720. Disguised as men for most of their careers, they sailed (and cavorted) with Pirate Captain ‘Calico Jack'. But, when their crimes came to trial, they both avoided being sentenced to death by ‘pleading the belly'. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly speculate about how Bonny and Read were able to pass as men so convincingly; explain how they met in the ‘pirate republic' of Nassau; and reveal why ‘Robinson Crusoe' author Daniel Defoe may just be responsible for the enduring ‘Reader's Wives' version of Bonny and Read's friendship... CONTENT WARNING: reference to rape Further Reading: • ‘Comparing the Female Pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read' (ThoughtCo, 2018): https://www.thoughtco.com/facts-about-anne-bonny-mary-read-2136281 • ‘How Anne Bonny and Mary Read Changed The Face Of Female Piracy' (All That's Interesting, 2018): https://allthatsinteresting.com/anne-bonny-mary-read • ‘Behind the myth of a breast-baring pirate' (BBC Reel, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBVeQwhcjZg ‘Why am I hearing a rerun?' Each Thursday and Friday we repeat stories from our archive of 800+ episodes, so we can maintain the quality of our independent podcast and bring you fresh, free content every Monday-Wednesday…  … But

Robert Louis Stevenson, a sickly boy with a vivid imagination, grew up along Scotland's rugged coast, where tales of shipwrecks and buried gold stirred dreams of pirates and treasure. Out of this coastal world, Stevenson crafted Treasure Island - and with it, Long John Silver, a character who has since come to define the cunning, complex pirate in our imaginations. But what inspired Stevenson's tale, and how did his own experiences, steeped in adventure and struggle, breathe life into one of literature's greatest pirates? Tracing the origins of Treasure Island and its enduring characters, we learn that the stories are grounded in Stevenson's Scottish roots, a tapestry of real pirate lore, and the influential writings of Daniel Defoe. We meet Jim Hawkins, the young hero, and Long John Silver, the peg-legged rogue inspired by stories of real marauders. Join Anita and William as they explore how Treasure Island came to shape the mythical pirate figure and inspire countless adventures. To buy tickets for Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence visit: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/great-mughals-art-architecture-opulence?utm_source=empire_podcast&utm_medium=paid_editorial&utm_campaign=great_mughals_empire_podcast Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Swift's enduring satire Gulliver's Travels was first published on October 28, 1726 - though the true identity of the book's author was concealed from readers. A spoof of Daniel Defoe's popular Robinson Crusoe, the novel bleakly satirised British society, colonialism, and the monarchy, shocking as many readers as it entertained. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly reveal the tale's rebellious origins in Swift's social oeuvre; consider why children still relate to (abridged versions of) this highly specific political satire; and explain why Swift's creation lead directly to Yahoo! Mail…  Further Reading: • ‘Why Jonathan Swift wanted to ‘vex the world' with Gulliver's Travels' (The Conversation): https://theconversation.com/why-jonathan-swift-wanted-to-vex-the-world-with-gullivers-travels-94972 • 'Letter to Jonathan Swift' (John Gay, 1726): https://walleahpress.com.au/communion8-John-Gay.html • ‘Gulliver's Travels' (Paramount, 1939): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rehNT9wIjUg Love the show? Support us!  Join 

This is a taster episode from our sister show, Short History Of… which is also hosted by John Hopkins. Daniel Defoe's 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe is one of the most widely published books in history. This story of a man stranded alone on an island is said to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. But who was Defoe's inspiration for creating one of the best-known protagonists in literature? And what led to this real-life sailor spending years of his life cut off from human contact? This is a Short History of the Real Robinson Crusoe. Follow Short History Of… wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes every Monday. Or follow this link: https://podfollow.com/short-history-of/view Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS (1964) is a sci-fi adventure film directed by Byron Haskin. It reimagines the classic Daniel Defoe novel, placing astronaut Kit Draper on Mars after his spaceship crashes. Stranded and alone, Draper must use his wits and limited resources to survive the harsh Martian environment. He encounters an alien slave, and they … Continue reading Ep. 07-04: Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964) →

This warm and witty novel presents itself as the first person narration of an immensely likeable and resourceful woman who, born in the most shameful of circumstances, comes to be desired by, and indeed married to, many men, in the course of her life — some of whom she inveigles into marriage on false pretences — who, when all else fails, resorts to an extraordinarily successful life of crime, pulling many ingenious heists until at last she is nabbed and faced with a real prospect of being hanged. Moll's descriptions of the amorous inclinations of males are often very funny — and not the least part of the joke here, of course, is that Moll's voice itself is actually the creation of a male. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This warm and witty novel presents itself as the first person narration of an immensely likeable and resourceful woman who, born in the most shameful of circumstances, comes to be desired by, and indeed married to, many men, in the course of her life — some of whom she inveigles into marriage on false pretences — who, when all else fails, resorts to an extraordinarily successful life of crime, pulling many ingenious heists until at last she is nabbed and faced with a real prospect of being hanged. Moll's descriptions of the amorous inclinations of males are often very funny — and not the least part of the joke here, of course, is that Moll's voice itself is actually the creation of a male. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This warm and witty novel presents itself as the first person narration of an immensely likeable and resourceful woman who, born in the most shameful of circumstances, comes to be desired by, and indeed married to, many men, in the course of her life — some of whom she inveigles into marriage on false pretences — who, when all else fails, resorts to an extraordinarily successful life of crime, pulling many ingenious heists until at last she is nabbed and faced with a real prospect of being hanged. Moll's descriptions of the amorous inclinations of males are often very funny — and not the least part of the joke here, of course, is that Moll's voice itself is actually the creation of a male. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This warm and witty novel presents itself as the first person narration of an immensely likeable and resourceful woman who, born in the most shameful of circumstances, comes to be desired by, and indeed married to, many men, in the course of her life — some of whom she inveigles into marriage on false pretences — who, when all else fails, resorts to an extraordinarily successful life of crime, pulling many ingenious heists until at last she is nabbed and faced with a real prospect of being hanged. Moll's descriptions of the amorous inclinations of males are often very funny — and not the least part of the joke here, of course, is that Moll's voice itself is actually the creation of a male. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This warm and witty novel presents itself as the first person narration of an immensely likeable and resourceful woman who, born in the most shameful of circumstances, comes to be desired by, and indeed married to, many men, in the course of her life — some of whom she inveigles into marriage on false pretences — who, when all else fails, resorts to an extraordinarily successful life of crime, pulling many ingenious heists until at last she is nabbed and faced with a real prospect of being hanged. Moll's descriptions of the amorous inclinations of males are often very funny — and not the least part of the joke here, of course, is that Moll's voice itself is actually the creation of a male. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This warm and witty novel presents itself as the first person narration of an immensely likeable and resourceful woman who, born in the most shameful of circumstances, comes to be desired by, and indeed married to, many men, in the course of her life — some of whom she inveigles into marriage on false pretences — who, when all else fails, resorts to an extraordinarily successful life of crime, pulling many ingenious heists until at last she is nabbed and faced with a real prospect of being hanged. Moll's descriptions of the amorous inclinations of males are often very funny — and not the least part of the joke here, of course, is that Moll's voice itself is actually the creation of a male. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This warm and witty novel presents itself as the first person narration of an immensely likeable and resourceful woman who, born in the most shameful of circumstances, comes to be desired by, and indeed married to, many men, in the course of her life — some of whom she inveigles into marriage on false pretences — who, when all else fails, resorts to an extraordinarily successful life of crime, pulling many ingenious heists until at last she is nabbed and faced with a real prospect of being hanged. Moll's descriptions of the amorous inclinations of males are often very funny — and not the least part of the joke here, of course, is that Moll's voice itself is actually the creation of a male. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This year we are launching a new strand of the podcast on eyewitness testimony, in which we bring you the most extraordinary primary sources – history as told and written by the people who were actually there.Today we start with one of the most atmospheric of all maritime sources, one that transports you directly back to the creaky decks of the age of sail – you can smell the tar in the rigging – you can almost taste the rum.This excerpt on Captain Avery comes from A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates, which was published in 1724, exactly 300 years ago. It was a fascinating time in the publishing industry: a market in criminal biography already existed and the author of this book, Charles Johnson, hopped on board to bring to the world for the first time the adventures and crimes of pirates.Fascinatingly, we don't have any idea who Johnson actually was. Many thousands of words have been written and suggestions made including that he was actually Daniel Defoe. What is certain is that whoever wrote the book knew his – or her – stuff. The account is brimming with detail and accuracy. The author undoubtedly spoke with people who had sailed with these pirates and knew their world intimately. And the year 1724, when this was published was the very peak of what became known as the 'Golden Age of Piracy'.The book became hugely famous and public interest in pirates can be traced in a direct line right up to the twentieth century classics we know so well, such as Treasure Island, Peter Pan and Pirates of the Caribbean.This particular chapter introduces Captain Avery, one of the worst of the worst. Born in the summer of 1659 he mysteriously disappeared in 1696 after an extraordinary life for which he was known by his contemporaries as 'The King of the Pirates.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Defoe faced new challenges under the reign of Queen Anne. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island, his trips back and forth to the foundered ship, his reconstruction of civilized life from the fundaments. It awakened in me a lifetime love of survival narratives, and a fascination with survival strategies and skills. If today I can forage for wild foods, start a bow-drill fire, build a deadfall, construct a survival shelter and know a great deal more about our natural environment than most people do, it is in no small part a result of reading this book, which has been called the first English novel. It well-rewards the time spent in its reading. Enjoy! If you enjoy our content, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianatheist   Take a moment to enjoy our weekly Photos of the Day videos here - short slideshows with relaxing music ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9GPi4HTqoZ8xFgTldbBaA   https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChristianAtheist/featured https://www.facebook.com/JnJWiseWords https://wisewordsforyouroccasion.wordpress.com   #thechristianatheist #drjohndwise #drjohnwise #johnwise #christian #atheist #christianity #atheism #jesus #jesuschrist #god #bible #oldtestament #newtestament #nocompromise #rationality #faith #philosophy #philosopher #culture #society #hegelism #hegelianism #hegel #reason #incarnation #history#psychology #theology #literature #humanities #hardquestions #postmodernism #woke #wisdom #ethics #science #poetry #paradox #oxymoron

Op een onbewoond eiland ben je alleen met God. Waar denk je dan aan?Pieter van Os vraagt zich af hoe we vandaag de dag deze eilandklassieker lezen. Is Crusoe de ultieme imperialist of de eerste cultuurrelativist? Zelfs James Joyce sprak zich aan het begin van de 20ste eeuw al uit over de koloniale ondertoon van de roman. Een eeuw, talloze heruitgaven en oneindig veel herinterpretaties later drijven er ondertussen honderden versies van Daniel Defoe's verhaal rond. Is er nog wel een juiste?Productie: Kees van den Bosch, Aline Janssen en Henri Keuter.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island, his trips back and forth to the foundered ship, his reconstruction of civilized life from the fundaments. It awakened in me a lifetime love of survival narratives, and a fascination with survival strategies and skills. If today I can forage for wild foods, start a bow-drill fire, build a deadfall, construct a survival shelter and know a great deal more about our natural environment than most people do, it is in no small part a result of reading this book, which has been called the first English novel. It well-rewards the time spent in its reading. Enjoy! If you enjoy our content, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianatheist   Take a moment to enjoy our weekly Photos of the Day videos here - short slideshows with relaxing music ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9GPi4HTqoZ8xFgTldbBaA   https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChristianAtheist/featured https://www.facebook.com/JnJWiseWords https://wisewordsforyouroccasion.wordpress.com   #thechristianatheist #drjohndwise #drjohnwise #johnwise #christian #atheist #christianity #atheism #jesus #jesuschrist #god #bible #oldtestament #newtestament #nocompromise #rationality #faith #philosophy #philosopher #culture #society #hegelism #hegelianism #hegel #reason #incarnation #history#psychology #theology #literature #humanities #hardquestions #postmodernism #woke #wisdom #ethics #science #poetry #paradox #oxymoron

Embark on an extraordinary journey with hosts James and Fraser in this captivating episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast. Presented by James, this episode unearths the remarkable true story of Alexander Selkirk, the man who inspired the legendary tale of Robinson Crusoe. Selkirk, a Scottish sailor, found himself marooned on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific for over four years, demonstrating unparalleled survival skills and resilience.James delves into Selkirk's incredible life, from his tumultuous beginnings at sea to his fateful isolation on the island of Más a Tierra (now Robinson Crusoe Island). Discover how Selkirk's ingenuity and resourcefulness kept him alive amidst the harsh realities of castaway life, providing a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century survival tactics.This episode not only highlights Selkirk's story but also explores how his ordeal influenced Daniel Defoe's classic novel, Robinson Crusoe. James's engaging narrative brings to life the challenges and triumphs faced by Selkirk, offering listeners a riveting account of human endurance and adventure.In addition to this thrilling tale, tune in for "This Week's Dangerous News," a fan-favorite segment featuring the latest in hazardous events and peculiar stories. This week, Fraser discusses a quirky and controversial story about a vending machine equipped with a "Let The Lord Decide" button, adding an intriguing twist to the episode.Subscribe to The Most Dangerous Podcast for spellbinding stories, insightful discussions, and the most perilous news updates. Don't miss this episode that blends historical adventure with contemporary curiosity.#MostDangerousPodcast #RobinsonCrusoe #AlexanderSelkirk #Survival #Castaway #Adventure #DangerousNews #LetTheLordDecide #HistoricalStories #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: PIRACY: DANIEL DEFOE: Conversation with Sean Kingsley, author along with colleague Rex Cowan of PIRATE KING, re the adventures of Henry Avery at the close of the 17th and early 18th Century -- the greatest pirate theft ever recorded, buried treasure -- and secret missions with the genius Daniel Defoe. More tonight. 1684

As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island, his trips back and forth to the foundered ship, his reconstruction of civilized life from the fundaments. It awakened in me a lifetime love of survival narratives, and a fascination with survival strategies and skills. If today I can forage for wild foods, start a bow-drill fire, build a deadfall, construct a survival shelter and know a great deal more about our natural environment than most people do, it is in no small part a result of reading this book, which has been called the first English novel. It well-rewards the time spent in its reading. Enjoy! If you enjoy our content, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianatheist   Take a moment to enjoy our weekly Photos of the Day videos here - short slideshows with relaxing music ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9GPi4HTqoZ8xFgTldbBaA   https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChristianAtheist/featured https://www.facebook.com/JnJWiseWords https://wisewordsforyouroccasion.wordpress.com   #thechristianatheist #drjohndwise #drjohnwise #johnwise #christian #atheist #christianity #atheism #jesus #jesuschrist #god #bible #oldtestament #newtestament #nocompromise #rationality #faith #philosophy #philosopher #culture #society #hegelism #hegelianism #hegel #reason #incarnation #history#psychology #theology #literature #humanities #hardquestions #postmodernism #woke #wisdom #ethics #science #poetry #paradox #oxymoron

Depuis le célèbre livre de Daniel Defoe, "Robinson Crusoé", le thème du naufragé survivant sur une île déserte a souvent été exploité par la littérature. Mais il n'est pas non plus sans rapport avec la vie.La preuve avec le récit de ces adolescents polynésiens qui, en 1965, ont réussi à survivre plus d'un an sur une île déserte.Ces jeunes, dont le moins âgé a 13 ans et le plus vieux 16 ans, vivent à Nuku'alofa, la capitale du petit royaume polynésien de Tonga. Ils sont pensionnaires dans un établissement scolaire. Comme ils s'ennuient, ils décident de faire l'école buissonnière et de gagner les îles Fidji.Nos fugueurs s'échappent donc de leur collège et trouvent un bateau. Les voilà partis sur l'océan. Mais un violent orage éclate tout à coup. Sous les assauts du vent, la voile se déchire. Puis c'est au tour du gouvernail de se briser.Ils parviennent à s'échouer sur l'île d'Ata, à plus de 150 kilomètre de leur point de départ. Durant le trajet, ils manquaient déjà d'eau et de vivres. Comment faire pour survivre dans de telles conditions ?Dans leur malheur, les jeunes ont tout de même de la chance. En effet, cet atoll désert ne l'a pas toujours été. Des gens l'ont habité jusqu'en 1863. Et ils y ont laissé des volailles, ou plus exactement les lointaines descendantes des poules vivant alors sur l'île.Et puis ces adolescents ne manquent pas de ressources. Ils parviennent à capturer des oiseaux et à allumer un feu avec les moyens du bord. Avec des palmes de cocotier, ils ont même réussi à fabriquer un abri. Quant à l'eau douce, ils l'ont trouvée dans les arbres.En septembre 1966, le capitaine d'un bateau de pêche repère un feu sur cet îlot prétendument abandonné. En s'approchant du rivage, il aperçoit les naufragés, qui nagent vers le navire.Après avoir écouté leur étonnante histoire, il les ramène à Tonga, où on les croyait morts. Ils avaient réussi à survivre 15 mois sur une île déserte. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island, his trips back and forth to the foundered ship, his reconstruction of civilized life from the fundaments. It awakened in me a lifetime love of survival narratives, and a fascination with survival strategies and skills. If today I can forage for wild foods, start a bow-drill fire, build a deadfall, construct a survival shelter and know a great deal more about our natural environment than most people do, it is in no small part a result of reading this book, which has been called the first English novel. It well-rewards the time spent in its reading. Enjoy! If you enjoy our content, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianatheist   Take a moment to enjoy our weekly Photos of the Day videos here - short slideshows with relaxing music ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9GPi4HTqoZ8xFgTldbBaA   https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChristianAtheist/featured https://www.facebook.com/JnJWiseWords https://wisewordsforyouroccasion.wordpress.com   #thechristianatheist #drjohndwise #drjohnwise #johnwise #christian #atheist #christianity #atheism #jesus #jesuschrist #god #bible #oldtestament #newtestament #nocompromise #rationality #faith #philosophy #philosopher #culture #society #hegelism #hegelianism #hegel #reason #incarnation #history#psychology #theology #literature #humanities #hardquestions #postmodernism #woke #wisdom #ethics #science #poetry #paradox #oxymoron

It's Pride Month, and I thought what a great time to talk about the other half of one of the most infamous pirate duos in history: pirate queen Mary Read. We don't know a ton for sure about Mary's life before she became a pirate. However, we do know that Mary had wild adventures disguised as a boy in the military before she ever took up a life of privacy with her girlfriend, Anne Bonney and Anne Bonney's boyfriend, Jack Rackham. Join me on this episode to learn the wild tale of how a less than half-a-year private career made Mary the most famous female pirate in history. Bibliography Abbott, Karen. “If There's a Man Among Ye: The Tale of Pirate Queens Anne Bonny and Mary Read.” Smithsonian Magazine, August 9, 2011. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/if-theres-a-man-among-ye-the-tale-of-pirate-queens-anne-bonny-and-mary-read-45576461/. Cartwright, Mark. “Calico Jack.” World History Encyclopedia. Accessed May 18, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/Calico_Jack/. ———. “Mary Read.” World History Encyclopedia. Accessed May 18, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/Mary_Read/. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Mary Read.” Wikipedia, May 12, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Read. “Early Life · Mary Read and Anne Bonny: Two of England's Most Notorious Pirates · Gallery.” Accessed May 18, 2024. https://gallery.lib.umn.edu/exhibits/show/mary-read-anne-bonny/mary-read/mary-read--early-life. Pirates! Fact and Legend. “Life in a Man's World: Mary Read.” Accessed May 18, 2024. https://www.piratesinfo.com/famous-pirates/mary-read/life-in-a-mans-world-mary-read/. Historic UK. “Mary Read the Pirate,” September 3, 2017. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Mary-Read-Pirate. Minster, Christopher. “Biography of Mary Read, English Pirate.” ThoughtCo, February 8, 2011. https://www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-mary-read-2136221. Queen Anne's Revenge Project. “Pirate Profile: Mary Read.” Accessed May 18, 2024. https://www.qaronline.org/blog/2020-03-15/pirate-mary-read. Simon, Rebecca Alexandra. Pirate Queens: The Lives of Anne Bonny & Mary Read. Pen and Sword History, 2022. “The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Pyrates, by Daniel Defoe.” Accessed May 18, 2024. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/40580/40580-h/40580-h.htm. Tikkanen, Amy. “Mary Read.” Encyclopedia Britannica, August 2, 2017. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Read.

Tucked away in northwest England, Ambleside continues to represent the geographical heart of a Charlotte Mason education for many. The stunning landscape of the region is punctuated by sparkling blue lakes, rolling green hills, and meadows adorned with wildflowers so celebrated by the poetry of William Wordsworth. While novelist Daniel Defoe declared it to be … The post Education in the Far-Flung Chain of the Empire first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.

As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island, his trips back and forth to the foundered ship, his reconstruction of civilized life from the fundaments. It awakened in me a lifetime love of survival narratives, and a fascination with survival strategies and skills. If today I can forage for wild foods, start a bow-drill fire, build a deadfall, construct a survival shelter and know a great deal more about our natural environment than most people do, it is in no small part a result of reading this book, which has been called the first English novel. It well-rewards the time spent in its reading. Enjoy! If you enjoy our content, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianatheist   Take a moment to enjoy our weekly Photos of the Day videos here - short slideshows with relaxing music ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9GPi4HTqoZ8xFgTldbBaA   https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChristianAtheist/featured https://www.facebook.com/JnJWiseWords https://wisewordsforyouroccasion.wordpress.com   #thechristianatheist #drjohndwise #drjohnwise #johnwise #christian #atheist #christianity #atheism #jesus #jesuschrist #god #bible #oldtestament #newtestament #nocompromise #rationality #faith #philosophy #philosopher #culture #society #hegelism #hegelianism #hegel #reason #incarnation #history#psychology #theology #literature #humanities #hardquestions #postmodernism #woke #wisdom #ethics #science #poetry #paradox #oxymoron

As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island, his trips back and forth to the foundered ship, his reconstruction of civilized life from the fundaments. It awakened in me a lifetime love of survival narratives, and a fascination with survival strategies and skills. If today I can forage for wild foods, start a bow-drill fire, build a deadfall, construct a survival shelter and know a great deal more about our natural environment than most people do, it is in no small part a result of reading this book, which has been called the first English novel. It well-rewards the time spent in its reading. Enjoy! If you enjoy our content, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianatheist   Take a moment to enjoy our weekly Photos of the Day videos here - short slideshows with relaxing music ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9GPi4HTqoZ8xFgTldbBaA   https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChristianAtheist/featured https://www.facebook.com/JnJWiseWords https://wisewordsforyouroccasion.wordpress.com   #thechristianatheist #drjohndwise #drjohnwise #johnwise #christian #atheist #christianity #atheism #jesus #jesuschrist #god #bible #oldtestament #newtestament #nocompromise #rationality #faith #philosophy #philosopher #culture #society #hegelism #hegelianism #hegel #reason #incarnation #history#psychology #theology #literature #humanities #hardquestions #postmodernism #woke #wisdom #ethics #science #poetry #paradox #oxymoron

Daniel Defoe rubs elbows with the world of English espionage. But it's a much deeper world than he realized. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island, his trips back and forth to the foundered ship, his reconstruction of civilized life from the fundaments. It awakened in me a lifetime love of survival narratives, and a fascination with survival strategies and skills. If today I can forage for wild foods, start a bow-drill fire, build a deadfall, construct a survival shelter and know a great deal more about our natural environment than most people do, it is in no small part a result of reading this book, which has been called the first English novel. It well-rewards the time spent in its reading. Enjoy! If you enjoy our content, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianatheist   Take a moment to enjoy our weekly Photos of the Day videos here - short slideshows with relaxing music ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9GPi4HTqoZ8xFgTldbBaA   https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChristianAtheist/featured https://www.facebook.com/JnJWiseWords https://wisewordsforyouroccasion.wordpress.com   #thechristianatheist #drjohndwise #drjohnwise #johnwise #christian #atheist #christianity #atheism #jesus #jesuschrist #god #bible #oldtestament #newtestament #nocompromise #rationality #faith #philosophy #philosopher #culture #society #hegelism #hegelianism #hegel #reason #incarnation #history#psychology #theology #literature #humanities #hardquestions #postmodernism #woke #wisdom #ethics #science #poetry #paradox #oxymoron

Dans le célèbre roman de Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoé avait réussi, avec le seul secours de son compagnon Vendredi, à survivre des années sur une île déserte.Ce n'est pas une île qui sert de cadre à l'héroïque survie d'une poignée d'habitants de Varsovie, durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, mais les décombres de leur ville, réduite à l'état de ruine par les Allemands.Dès le début du conflit, en effet, Hitler avait décidé de raser Varsovie. Les neuf dixièmes de ses habitants devaient être massacrés, et le reste déporté. Sur les dMais les Polonais ne l'entendent pas de cette oreille. Malgré le partage de leur pays et l'impitoyable politique d'extermination menée contre le peuple polonais, la résistance armée s'organise.Du 1er août au 2 octobre 1944, elle se soulève contre un occupant supérieur en hommes et en matériel, qui finit par l'emporter. Fin octobre, la ville est alors évacuée et les Allemands en entreprennent la destruction systématique.Mais certains habitants décident de rester. Ces nouveaux "Robinson Crusoé" auraient été, selon les estimations, de 400 à 1.000. Ils préfèrent se cacher parmi les ruines plutôt que de se rendre aux Allemands, en qui ils n'ont aucune confiance.Totalement isolés dans leurs tanières, certains ignoraient d'ailleurs l'échec de l'insurrection de Varsovie.On se doute que les conditions de vie de ces survivants, souvent réfugiés dans les sous-sols, étaient des plus précaires. Ils dormaient le jour et, la nuit venue, partaient en quête d'eau et de nourriture.Pour ne pas éveiller l'attention des Allemands, ils devaient se montrer très prudents et éviter de faire le moindre bruit. Les "Robinsons" découverts par les soldats étaient aussitôt exécutés ou déportés vers les camps.Grâce à certaines complicités, quelques-uns ont réussi à fuir le champ de ruines qu'était devenue Varsovie. Mais d'autres ont pu survivre jusqu'à la libération de la ville par les Soviétiques, en janvier 1945. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

GOOD EVENING: The show begins on Columbia campus after the violence and during the occupation by the NYPD. To Lancaster County and the busy diners with $3.00 beer pitchers. To the future to puzzle nuclear war in space. To SCOTUS re: the immunity arguments for former President Trump. To the 17th century and the escape of Henry Avery, the king of pirates, and his close pal, Daniel Defoe. Lastly, to Redondo Beach with Jeff Bliss. To Turin for the Giornale d'Italia. To Mars to search for sites for helicopters or drones to explore. 1910 Harvard 0, Yale 0

PREVIEW:#PIRATES: CONVERSATION EXCERPT : with Sean Kingsley re the unbelievable adventures of Henry Avery, who steals too big ever t o be at peace again and then teams up with en even wilder fellow, Daniel Defoe, master spy for the King.  Much more tonight. 1911 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by  Sean Kingsley  (Author), Rex Cowan  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Henry Every and Daniel Defoe deserve better. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices