by Robert Graves · Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788435016971
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The Isles of Unwisdom is a historical novel written by Robert Graves, which narrates the expedition led by Álvaro de Mendaña with the aim of discovering Australia and colonizing the islands of the South Seas. The story focuses on the discovery of the Marquesas and Solomon Islands, as well as the bravery of the sailors of the time. After Mendaña's death, Ysabel de Barreto, an extraordinary woman, takes command of the expedition, leaving a mark on history. This pocket edition, published by Edhasa, is an opportunity to enjoy a hidden episode of history recovered by Graves.
Robert Ranke Graves, whose second name is sometimes given as von Ranke, was an English poet, novelist and critic. His father was Alfred Perceval Graves, a celebrated Irish poet and figure in the Gaelic revival; they were both Celticists and students of Irish mythology.
