Publisher's Synopsis
Hypolympia Or The Gods In The Island: An Ironic Fantasy is a novel written by Edmund Gosse and originally published in 1901. The book tells the story of a group of ancient Greek gods who find themselves stranded on a mysterious island. As they attempt to make sense of their new surroundings, they encounter a variety of strange and fantastical creatures, including talking animals and sentient plants.Throughout the novel, Gosse employs a satirical and ironic tone, poking fun at the gods' arrogance and their inability to adapt to their new circumstances. He also uses the book as a vehicle to explore a range of philosophical and existential themes, including the nature of reality, the meaning of life, and the role of religion in society.Despite its age, Hypolympia Or The Gods In The Island remains a popular and influential work of fantasy literature, and is widely regarded as a classic of the genre. Its blend of humor, satire, and philosophical inquiry continues to captivate readers today.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.
