The Tale of the Unknown Island is a philosophical tale by
Nobel Laureate (1998) José Saramago.
It starts with a very
determined man petitioning the
king for a boat, so that he may
discover an unknown
island. While the king
knows that all the islands in the world have already been discovered, the caller is so
persuasive that the king grants him a small ship. This is a story of
belief,
perseverance, and
love.
A small volume of only 51 pages, the Tale is a
quick read that leaves lasting
impressions.