The Tale of the Unknown Island

by José Saramago

First published 1997

A man approaches the king, begging for a boat to search for an unknown island. Dismissed as a fool, he sets sail alone, driven by his insatiable curiosity. As he navigates uncharted waters, he discovers that the search for the unknown can uncover wonders beyond imagining - if one has the courage to pursue it. At its heart, this fable explores the transformative power of dreams and the boundless potential of the human spirit.

Genres: literary-fiction, adventure, fantasy, fables

Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, quest

51 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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