Moon Palace

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Marco Stanley Fogg, is named after Marco Polo, Henry Stanley, and Phileas Fogg, symbolizing his quest for travel and discovery.
• The book explores the theme of loneliness and self-discovery through journeys and encounters with unusual characters.
• One of the key characters is Thomas Effing, who shares his astonishing and tragic life story full of adventures and mystical events with Marco.
• The novel's action unfolds against the backdrop of historical events, such as the 1969 moon landing, adding additional symbolism to the narrative.
• The book is filled with numerous literary and cultural references, making it multilayered and rich for analysis.