The Purple Island: A Poem (1816)

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...

• 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"