Explore key literary themes and critical analysis in this 34-minute lecture examining Daniel Defoe's classic novel through the lens of rescue narratives, possession, and Julia Kristeva's concept of the abject, providing deeper insights into the psychological and sociological dimensions of the castaway tale.
Robinson Crusoe: Themes of Rescue, Possession, and the Abject - Part 5
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Robinson Crusoe Part 5
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