The Blue Lagoon: A Romance

By H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) Stacpoole

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Two young castaways must learn to survive and grow up in paradise, facing the trials of nature and their own emerging feelings.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

1996-01-01

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Summary

"The Blue Lagoon: A Romance" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a late 19th-century novel about Emmeline and Dick, two children who find themselves stranded on a deserted tropical island after a disaster at sea. Their tale explores childhood, innocence, and nature's wonders as they face the joys and hardships of their uncharted surroundings. The book starts on a ship with a group of characters, including the colorful Mr. Button, and Arthur Lestrange, who is traveling with his children, Emmeline and Dick. The narrative paints a vivid picture of life at sea before disaster strikes, separating the children from everyone they know and setting them on a path of discovery full of anticipation for adventure.