Michael Shinagel Pořadí knih

The book offers a unique insider's perspective on the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR), detailing its founding by Dean Michael Shinagel in 1977 and its growth into a prestigious institution. Shinagel, who served as dean for an unprecedented duration, reflects on the evolution of HILR and its status as a national model for learning programs for retirees. His rejoining the institute as a member in 2019 underscores his enduring connection to its mission and legacy.

Exploring the intersection of literature and social class, this work delves into the life and writings of Daniel Defoe, highlighting his influence on middle-class gentility in early 18th-century England. It examines how Defoe's narratives reflect and shape the values, aspirations, and challenges of the emerging middle class, offering insights into the cultural and economic shifts of the time. Through a critical lens, the book reveals the complexities of identity and social mobility in Defoe's era.

Dobrodružství Robinsona Crusoe od jeho útěku z domova, přepadení lodi piráty, zachránění z otroctví a ztroskotání na moři na pustém ostrově. Tam Robinson prožil zajímavé i strastiplné události, jako třeba zemětřesení a požár pralesa. Naučil se lovit primitivními vlastnoručně vyrobenými zbraněmi, chovat kozy, vyrábět cihly, dokonce i péci chléb. Zažil i příchod lidožroutů, osvobodil zajatého Pátka a nakonec bojoval s piráty, dříve než se vrátil domů do Anglie.