Robinson Crusoe (Translated and Adapted)

Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) was an English writer, journalist and merchant, widely recognized as one of the pioneers of the modern novel. His most famous work, “Robinson Crusoe”, published in 1719, is considered one of the first and most influential adventure narratives in Western literature. Defoe had a fascinating life, marked by ups and downs: he became involved in business, politics and even faced prison for his opinions expressed in satirical pamphlets. His stories capture the spirit of entrepreneurship, the struggle for survival and human resilience, reflecting his own experience of life in an ever-changing world.

Elderson Luciano Mezzomo is a Brazilian-German writer and adapter with a passion for classical literature and children's education. Based in Marburg, Germany, Elderson is dedicated to adapting immortal works to make them accessible and engaging for new generations. With a creative and educational approach, he transforms complex narratives into captivating stories for children, modernizing the language while preserving the works' core values. Elderson also creates musical versions of these adaptations, uniting literature and music as learning and entertainment tools. His work is an invitation for readers of all ages to rediscover the classics from a new perspective.