The Isles of Sunset by A.C. Benson
The Isles of Sunset is a novel by A.C. Benson that tells the story of a young woman named Sylvia who travels to the Mediterranean islands of Corfu and Cephalonia in search of adventure and inspiration for her writing. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a charming Italian man named Count di San Giuliano, who becomes her companion on a series of enchanting adventures. As Sylvia explores the sun-kissed isles and meets the locals, she discovers the beauty of the Greek culture and the magic of the Mediterranean landscape. Through her experiences, Benson explores themes of love, friendship, and creativity, as Sylvia learns to embrace her own identity and find inspiration in the world around her. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locations and engaging characters, The Isles of Sunset is a captivating tale that will appeal to readers who enjoy travel literature, romance, and coming-of-age stories.
By A.C. Benson · First published 1905 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Fiction · 15,146 words
First lines
About midway between the two horns of the bay, the Isles of Sunset pierced the sea. There was deep blue water all around them, and the sharp and fretted pinnacles of rock rose steeply up to heaven. The top of the largest was blunt, and covered with a little carpet of grass and sea-herbs. The rest were nought but cruel spires, on which no foot but that of sea-birds could go. At one place there was a small creek, into which a boat might be thrust, but only when the sea was calm; and near the top of the rock, just over this, was the dark mouth of a little cave.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Fiction, Horror
- Length: 15,146 words
- Structure: 1 section, 111 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The story features mythical creatures and the fantastical elements of nature, which is typical of the Fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The plot of the book unfolds through the journey and adventure of the protagonist, which aligns with the Adventure genre.
- Fiction — The narrative is based on imaginary events and situations, which is common in Fiction.
- Horror — The book delves into themes of the supernatural and the macabre, typical of the Horror genre.
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