The Island of the Day Before

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Roberto della Griva, finds himself on an abandoned ship anchored near the equator but cannot reach the island visible on the horizon.
• The novel explores the theme of time and space, particularly through the concept of the International Date Line, which runs near the ship.
• The book contains numerous philosophical reflections and allusions to historical and scientific themes, characteristic of Umberto Eco's style.
• Roberto della Griva writes letters to his beloved, despite the likelihood that she will never receive them, adding an element of melancholy and loneliness.
• The novel is rich with metaphors and symbols, including images of water and the sea, which play a key role in the narrative.