The Island of the Day Before
Author(s): Umberto Eco
Set in the 17th century, in Italy, France and on the high seas, this is a tale of medieval legends and dastardly deeds, mixed with portions of exploration literature. Roberto, a young nobleman, waits alone on a Pacific island, separated from the island beyond: the island of the day before.
General Information
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- : Minerva.
- : Vintage
- : 0.362
- : 30 September 1996
- : 198mm X 128mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Umberto Eco
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 853.914
- : very good
- : 515
- : Modern fiction; Historical fiction
More About The Product
'Every age gets the classics it deserves. I hope we deserve The Island of the Day Before' - New York Times Book Review
Umberto Eco has written works of fiction, literary criticism and philosophy. His first novel, The Name of the Rose, was a major international bestseller and he has since published five other novels, including his latest, The Prague Cemetery along with many brilliant collections of essays.