| Author: | Norman Douglas | ISBN: | 9780486164113 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | January 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Norman Douglas |
| ISBN: | 9780486164113 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | January 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
Witty, elegant novel of ideas has delighted readers since 1917. Colorful cast of characters debate life and love on the langorous Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, amid volcanic eruptions, art forgery, murder, and other nefarious doings. Elegant prose, glittering epigrams, mordant satire, memorable characterization. Acknowledged a masterpiece since its first publication.
Witty, elegant novel of ideas has delighted readers since 1917. Colorful cast of characters debate life and love on the langorous Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, amid volcanic eruptions, art forgery, murder, and other nefarious doings. Elegant prose, glittering epigrams, mordant satire, memorable characterization. Acknowledged a masterpiece since its first publication.
