Pascali’s Island
Pascali’s Island by Barry Unsworth is a historical fiction novel published by Penguin Books, Limited on December 6, 1988. This edition spans 188 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in 1908 on a small Greek island during the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, focusing on a schemer navigating a landscape defined by treachery and moral ambiguity.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of a character whose questionable ethics challenge his survival in a turbulent environment. The story delves into themes of deception and survival, reflecting the complexities of human nature against the backdrop of a changing political landscape. This edition invites readers to explore the intricate dynamics of a world where trust is scarce and ambition drives individuals to questionable choices.
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A masterful tale by the author of “Sacred Hunger” and “Stone Virgin”. Set in 1908, on a small Greek island in the declining days of the Ottoman Empire, “Pascali’s Island” presents “a compelling portrait of a schemer whose shabby amorality scarcely ensures his survival in a world where treachery is the rule” (“Boston Sunday Globe”).
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