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The first novel published by British writer Daniel Defoe at the age of 59 enjoys the reputation as the first realistic novel in Britain. The book was first published on April 25, 1719. It won a wide readership at that time and was reprinted three times within a year. In the following decades, it was published again and again, becoming one of the most widely read English-language books after the Bible. In the history of Western literature, no other book has produced such a large number of translations and adaptations as "Robinson Crusoe." Its literary influence and far-reaching significance to human society are unmatched by many other works. Through the author's rich imagination, this work clearly reflects the characteristics of the British society in the 18th century. It truly describes the adversity and despair experienced by people who have been away from society for 28 years, as well as the experience of faith and the endless challenges of life.