My favourite book is “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. D. Defoe (1660—1731) was a great master of realistic detail.
The novel “Robinson Crusoe” was written in 1719. The novel is praise to human labour and the triumph of man over nature.
Defoe shows the development of his hero. At the beginning of the story we see an inexperienced youth, a rather frivolous boy, who then becomes a strong-willed man.
Robinson Crusoe’s most characteristic trait is his optimism. His guiding principle in life become “never say die” and “in trouble to be troubled is to have your troubles doubled”.
He had confidence in himself and in man. He believed it was within the power of man to overcome all difficulties. Crusoe was an enthusiastic worker and always hoped for the best.
Defoe is a writer of the Enlightenment. He teaches people how to live, he tries to teach what’s good and what’s bad. His novel “Robinson Crusoe” is not only a work of fiction, an account of adventures, a biography and an educational pamphlet.
It is a study of man, a great work showing man in relation to nature and civilization as well as in relation to labour and private property.
I listen to the radio a lot.
1. Do I listen to the radio a lot?
2.I don't listen to the radio a lot
That company lends a lot of money to farmers.
1. Does that company lend a lot of money to farmers?
2. That company doesn't lend a lot of money to farmers.
Alan spends a lot of time on his lessons.
1. Does Alan spend a lot of time on his lessons?
2. Alan doesn't spend a lot of time on his lessons.
Bob knows a lot of students in that college.
1. Does Bob know a lot of students in that college?
2. Bob doesn't know a lot of students in that college.
