The Exiles of Faloo by Barry Pain

The Exiles of Faloo is a novel written by Barry Pain, published in 1920. The story follows a group of exiled political prisoners who are sent to the remote island of Faloo, where they must navigate their new surroundings and confront their past mistakes. The novel explores themes of isolation, redemption, and the human condition.

By Barry Pain · First published 1920 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Utopian/Dystopian · 14 chapters · 75,298 words

First lines

Overhead a blue sky without a cloud; in the distance the sound of the surf -- a muffled bass which broke on the tink of the bell at the French Mission or the scream of the parrot on the broad verandah of the Exiles' Club.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Barry Pain
• Date: 1920 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Utopian/Dystopian, Fantasy, Satire
• Length: 75,298 words
• Structure: 14 chapters, 1,258 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Science Fiction — The book features a utopian, advanced society isolated from the rest of the world on an isolated island strong in technological advancements, classic elements of the science fiction genre.
• Adventure — The protagonist's journey to the island and subsequent discoveries and experiences can be considered an adventure.
• Utopian/Dystopian — Faloo is depicted as a utopian society, which is a sub-genre of science fiction often listed separately.
• Fantasy — The advanced technology and civilization of Faloo can be considered fantastical elements.

Tags

Fiction · Literary Fiction · Modernist Literature · Experimental Fiction · Postmodernism · Magical Realism · Surrealism · Absurdism · Narrative Nonfiction · Autobiographical Fiction · Travel Writing · Expatriate Literature

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV

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• Marge Askinforit (1920)
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• The New Gulliver (1913)
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• Zero (1917)
• When I Was King (1924)
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