This is an audio recording of Johann David Wyss' classic novel The Swiss Family Robinson. It has been separated into four parts for your convenience, and this Part 1 comprises the Introduction and Chapters 1-18. Please refer to Part 2 for Chapters 19-33, Part 3 for Chapters 34-48 ([ Ссылка ]), and Part 4 for Chapters 49-58 and the Conclusion.
This timeless classic, which was first published in 1812, follows the Robinson family as they are shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical island, overcome adversity, and learn to survive in their new environment. Despite their initial struggles and dangerous encounters with wild animals, they use their wits, courage and resourcefulness to turn their island home into an idyllic paradise. With makeshift treehouses and other ingenious inventions, the family works together to build a safe and enjoyable environment where they can thrive until they eventually find rescue. With its morally uplifting themes of perseverance and courage, The Swiss Family Robinson is a beloved tale that has captured the imaginations of readers of all ages for more than two centuries.
Johann David Wyss was a Swiss author of the early 19th century. Although he was best known for his classic work, The Swiss Family Robinson, he also wrote both religious and other popular works. Born in 1743 in Berne, Switzerland, Wyss grew up with seven siblings and was the son of a clergyman. He borrowed aspects of his own life when writing The Swiss Family Robinson, which emphasized the importance of Christian values and maintained self-reliance and resourcefulness among its core themes. The novel became extremely influential in children’s literature over subsequent years and has been translated into many languages and adapted for film and television multiple times. Wyss passed away in 1818 at the age of seventy-five having created one of the most beloved pieces of literature ever written.
