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      Events from History: 25 April 1719

      The Birth of a Classic: The Publication of “Robinson Crusoe” On April 25, 1719, the literary world was introduced to a novel that would become one of the cornerstones of English literature: “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. Published in London, this work is often credited as marking the birth of the realistic fiction genre, captivating readers with the tale of a man’s survival and adventures on a deserted island. Defoe’s novel was presented as the…

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