The Island Of The Day Before by Umberto Eco
In "The Island of the Day Before," a man finds himself stranded on a deserted ship in the South Pacific during the 17th century. As he struggles with his isolation and memories of his past life, he becomes obsessed with solving the problem of calculating longitude, a crucial challenge for navigators of his time. The narrative weaves intricate layers of history, science, and philosophy, exploring themes of knowledge, time, and the elusive nature of truth. The protagonist's reflections and adventures confront the limits of human understanding and the intersections of myth, science, and the power of storytelling.
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- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 513
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Ilha Do Dia Antes
- Die Insel Des Vorigen Tages
- The Island of the Day Before
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