The Purple Island

The Purple Island: A Poem is a work of poetry written by Phineas Fletcher and first published in 1633. This edition, published in 1816, includes a preface by the author's brother, Giles Fletcher, as well as extensive notes and commentary.The poem is an allegory that describes the human body as a ""purple island"" inhabited by various bodily organs and systems, each represented by a different character. The island is ruled by Reason, who is aided by various virtues and opposed by vices such as Lust and Envy.Throughout the poem, the various characters engage in battles and conflicts, representing the struggles that take place within the human body and soul. The language is rich and complex, with frequent use of metaphor and allegory.The Purple Island has been praised for its imaginative and inventive use of language, as well as its exploration of the human condition. It is considered a significant work of English literature and a key example of the metaphysical poetry of the seventeenth century.With The Critical Remarks Of Henry Headley And A Biographical Sketch.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.