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Set in the exotic landscape of Tahiti, this long-lost novel combines romance with elements of terror and suspense, showcasing Wilkie Collins's early storytelling prowess. Written in the 1840s but unpublished for over a century, it features his signature intricate plots and themes of bravery and betrayal. The manuscript's journey from obscurity to rediscovery adds to its allure, as it was presumed lost until resurfacing in the rare book market in 1991, further enhancing its mythical status among literary enthusiasts.
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Ioláni; or, Tahíti as It Was, Wilkie Collins
- Language
- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Ioláni; or, Tahíti as It Was
- Subtitle
- A Romance
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wilkie Collins
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 250
- ISBN13
- 9780691630359
- Category
- Adventure fiction
- Description
- Set in the exotic landscape of Tahiti, this long-lost novel combines romance with elements of terror and suspense, showcasing Wilkie Collins's early storytelling prowess. Written in the 1840s but unpublished for over a century, it features his signature intricate plots and themes of bravery and betrayal. The manuscript's journey from obscurity to rediscovery adds to its allure, as it was presumed lost until resurfacing in the rare book market in 1991, further enhancing its mythical status among literary enthusiasts.