L'isola del giorno prima

Umberto Eco's 'The Island of the Day Before' is a historical novel set in the 17th century, following Roberto della Griva as he becomes shipwrecked on a mysterious island in the Pacific.

The island is located exactly on the International Date Line, creating both a physical and metaphysical dilemma for Roberto.

Unable to swim, he is separated from a ship anchored just offshore and must find a way to reach it.

The novel explores themes of science, love, and the human quest for knowledge, all wrapped in a complex and richly detailed historical setting.

Eco's intricate narrative delves into the philosophical and scientific debates of the time, questioning the nature of time, space, and human perception.