Publisher's Synopsis
Hypolympia Or The God In The Island: An Ironic Fantasy is a novel written by Edmund Gosse in 1901. The book is a satirical and ironic fantasy that tells the story of a young man named Leonard who discovers a mysterious island called Hypolympia. Leonard soon learns that the island is inhabited by a group of people who worship a god named Hypolympus. As he explores the island, Leonard becomes increasingly fascinated by the god and the culture of the island's inhabitants. However, he soon realizes that there is more to Hypolympus and the island than meets the eye. The novel is a commentary on religion, culture, and the nature of belief, and is filled with humor, irony, and social commentary. Overall, Hypolympia Or The God In The Island is a unique and thought-provoking work of fiction that explores complex themes in a satirical and entertaining way.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.
