castaway story; drifter's adventure tale
Refers to a narrative about being adrift at sea or stranded, often modeled on works like Robinson Crusoe. Used in titles and literary contexts.
He compiled his castaway story into a book.
Robinson Crusoe is a famous castaway story.
Compound of 漂流 (ひょうりゅう, 'drifting, being adrift') and 記 (き, 'account, chronicle').