The Lagoon Of Desire (1921)

By William Fisher Alder

Book Overview

The Lagoon Of Desire is a novel written by William Fisher Alder and first published in 1921. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the lives of two young Americans, Jack and Peggy, who find themselves stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific. The island is inhabited by a group of natives who are ruled by a powerful chief named Ranga.As Jack and Peggy struggle to survive on the island, they become increasingly fascinated by the mysterious lagoon that lies at its center. The lagoon is said to possess magical powers that can grant the wishes of those who bathe in its waters. Jack and Peggy soon find themselves drawn to the lagoon, and they become embroiled in a dangerous game of desire and temptation.As they explore the island and its secrets, Jack and Peggy discover that Ranga is not what he seems, and that the lagoon holds a dark and terrible secret. The novel explores themes of desire, temptation, and the corrupting influence of power, as well as the clash between Western and indigenous cultures.Overall, The Lagoon Of Desire is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of colonialism and its impact on both the colonizers and the colonized.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164120573
• ISBN13: 9781164120575
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"