In "Crusoe in New York, and Other Tales," Edward Everett Hale employs a unique blend of realism and imaginative storytelling to explore themes of isolation, identity, and the socio-economic challenges of urban life in the late 19th century. The titular story presents a modern reinterpretation of Daniel Defoe'Äôs classic "Robinson Crusoe," whereby a castaway finds himself on the bustling streets of...