A Strange Discovery Sentimental and the rugged beauty of

and the rugged beauty of the untamed wilderness

Bede paints a portrait of Highland life

or leading into the Enlightenment—shedding light on political intrigue

social integration

begeht einen Mord – verborgen unter einem Birnbaum im eigenen Garten

A Strange Discovery Sentimental and the rugged beauty ofA Strange Discovery is a fascinating sequel to Edgar Allan Poes enigmatic tale of Arthur Gordon Pym. Set in the icy reaches of Antarctica, the story follows two explorers who discover a hidden, utopian civilization descended from ancient Romans, thriving in the unexplored southern polar regions. As the explorers learn the history and customs of this lost society, they are drawn into philosophical reflections on civilization, ethics, and human destiny.