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The Island of the Day Before

by Umberto Eco, William Weaver
The Island of the Day Before - Thryft
The Island of the Day Before - Thryft

Captivating voyage into a nobleman’s memories.

"The Island of the Day Before" offers a unique perspective into the life of a seventeenth-century nobleman, Roberto della Griva, who gets stranded on a ship. The book is a perfect fit for those who enjoy historical fiction with a philosophical twist. Umberto Eco's writing style is unparalleled, with vivid descriptions and allusions to various texts that enhance the reader's experience. The book's strength lies in its ability to immerse the reader into Roberto's musings, which mirror the plight of the human condition.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Island of the Day Before

by Umberto Eco, William Weaver
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ISBN: 9780140259193
Authors: Umberto Eco, William Weaver
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 1996-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.49
(rated by 15507 readers)

Description

I am, I believe, alone of all our race, the only man in human memory to have been shipwrecked and cast up upon a deserted ship. So begin the journals of Roberto della Griva, a seventeenth-century nobleman who finds himself on board a mysterious ship anchored in the bay of a beautiful island he cannot reach. The story of how he got there, and what he finds on board, are just a part of this exquisitely crafted novel that celebrates the romance, war, politics, philosophy, and science of the Baroque period in all its lush and colorful detail.
 

Captivating voyage into a nobleman’s memories.

"The Island of the Day Before" offers a unique perspective into the life of a seventeenth-century nobleman, Roberto della Griva, who gets stranded on a ship. The book is a perfect fit for those who enjoy historical fiction with a philosophical twist. Umberto Eco's writing style is unparalleled, with vivid descriptions and allusions to various texts that enhance the reader's experience. The book's strength lies in its ability to immerse the reader into Roberto's musings, which mirror the plight of the human condition.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.