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Neville, Henry
1620
1694
Ford, Worthington Chauncey
1858
1941
The Isle Of Pines (1668)
and An Essay in Bibliography by Worthington Chauncey Ford
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Isle_of_Pines
David Widger
"The Isle of Pines" by Henry Neville is a fictional narrative written in the late 17th century. The piece tells the outlandish tale of George Pine, an Englishman stranded on a newly "discovered" island in the Southern Hemisphere after a shipwreck, who, along with four women, establishes a community that rapidly grows to thousands of inhabitants. The book captures a satirical yet adventurous exploration of themes such as survival, procreation, and the human condition in isolation. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the circumstances under which George Pine and his companions arrive on the island. After a disastrous journey from England to the East Indies, surviving only due to divine intervention, Pine finds himself in a land inhabited by a burgeoning community of his descendants, all speaking English. This fantastical setup unfolds against the backdrop of the 17th-century fascination with exploration and colonialism, inviting readers to question the nature of reality and the absurdity of the story itself. Neville cleverly weaves together elements of adventure and satire, hinting at deeper themes while also indulging in the farcical potential of his outrageous narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: British Literature
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