The Purple Island, a Poem

By Phineas Fletcher and Henry Headley

Book Overview

The Purple Island: A Poem is a work of English literature written by Phineas Fletcher and first published in 1633. The poem is an allegory that describes the human body and its various parts as a mystical island, with each part representing a different aspect of the human experience. The island is populated by various characters, including Reason, the governor of the island, and the passions, represented by various mythological creatures. The poem is divided into twelve cantos, each of which explores a different aspect of the human body and its relationship to the soul. The Purple Island is notable for its use of complex allegory and its exploration of the human condition, and has been praised for its poetic language and vivid imagery. This edition of the poem, published in 1816, features an introduction and notes by the editor, providing historical and literary context for the work.With The Critical Remarks Of Henry Headley And A Biographical Sketch.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: 1120919851
• ISBN13: 9781120919854
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"