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Defoes Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers
NWP153582 Defoes Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); 67x89 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22607040
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Clerk Daniel Defoe Defoe Defoe Daniel 1660 1731 Desk Disappointment Monstrous Character Presenting Publisher Rejection Robinson Crusoe Rubbish Wonderful Character Fictional Character
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This photograph captures a significant moment in literary history. Titled "Defoe's Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers" it showcases the interior of a publishing office filled with disappointment and misjudgment. In the foreground, an anxious-looking male writer stands before a cluttered desk, presenting his manuscript to a stern-faced publisher. The rejection is evident on their faces as they are surrounded by two disapproving ladies who observe the scene with raised eyebrows. The atmosphere in the room seems heavy with tension and disbelief. The rejected manuscript lies discarded on top of other papers, symbolizing its perceived worthlessness. Yet little did these publishers know that this very work would go on to become one of literature's most beloved classics. Daniel Defoe's fictional character, Robinson Crusoe, emerges from this rejected manuscript as both wonderful and monstrous – capturing readers' imaginations for centuries to come. This image serves as a reminder that even great works can face initial setbacks and be misunderstood. As we gaze upon this historic photograph preserved at Newport Museum and Art Gallery in South Wales, we witness not only the struggles faced by authors but also the power of resilience and determination in shaping literary masterpieces.
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