The Purple Island, a Poem, With the Critical Remarks of H. Headley and a Biogr. Sketch by W. Jaques

Published in 1633, The Purple Island is a fascinating and unusual work of poetry. Written by Phineas Fletcher, it tells the story of the human body using the metaphor of an island, with various organs and faculties represented by different locations and buildings. This edition includes critical remarks by H Headley and a biographical sketch by W Jaques.

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