The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner - Daniel Defoe

Ah, the difference between perception and reality. I thought Robinson Crusoe was going to be an adventure book of a man shipwrecked on a deserted island (style along the lines of Treasure Island). Alas, it was preachy and insipid, full of pro-Christian dribble and the superiority of "civilized" over "uncivilized" man. The key message seemed to be to take the 'middle way' and listen to your elders, with some very anti-hubris themes. I didn't really find it enjoyable at all.