The Blue Lagoon (Dover Literature: Romance) - Softcover

Stacpoole, H. De Vere

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486493008 ISBN 13: 9780486493008

Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., 2013

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Love blossoms amid a tropical paradise in this tale of two children stranded on a remote South Pacific island. Richard and Emmeline escape from a burning ship and learn to fend for themselves, as they fish, swim, dive for pearls, and explore their idyllic home in the Blue Lagoon. But with the passing of time, the innocents begin to experience strange emotions and discover a new dimension to their relationship.
H. De Vere Stacpoole's popular 1908 romance inspired two sequels as well as four movie versions. His lyrical descriptions of the restless sea, the enchanting desert island, and the charming young lovers are complemented by captivating images envisioned by a master from the Golden Age of Illustration, Willy Pogány.

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Irish-born Henry De Vere Stacpoole (1863–1951) served as a ship's doctor for more than 40 years, during which time he visited the South Pacific Islands. Stacpoole parlayed his knowledge of exotic locales into his books, which include The Cruise of the King Fisher: A Tale of Deep-Sea Adventure, The Beach of Dreams, In Blue Waters, and many others.
In addition to his work as an illustrator of classics, Hungarian-born artist Willy Pogány (1882–1955) served as an art director on several Hollywood films, including Fashions of 1934 and Dames. He was also an author and teacher whose instructive manuals include Dover's Drawing Lessons.

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Love blossoms amid a tropical paradise in this tale of two children stranded on a remote South Pacific island. Richard and Emmeline escape from a burning ship and learn to fend for themselves, as they fish, swim, dive for pearls, and explore their idyllic home in the Blue Lagoon. But with the passing of time, the innocents begin to experience strange emotions and discover a new dimension to their relationship.
H. De Vere Stacpoole's popular 1908 romance inspired two sequels as well as four movie versions. His lyrical descriptions of the restless sea, the enchanting desert island, and the charming young lovers are complemented by captivating images envisioned by a master from the Golden Age of Illustration, Willy Pogány.
Dover (2013) republication of the edition published by T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd., London, 1910.
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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Dover Publications Inc.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0486493008
• ISBN 13: 9780486493008
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zeichner: Pogany Willy
• Anzahl der Seiten: 214
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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