About this book
Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic by Thomas Wentworth Higginson whisks listeners into a sea-swept realm of island myths, maritime adventure, and old-world enchantment. This evocative collection gathers legends gathered over centuries—tales that grew up along European shores, wandered into the open Atlantic with St. Brandan and Antillia, and clustered along the early coasts of America in Norumbega and the Isle of Demons. Blending adventure, sea stories, fairy tales, and historical fiction, Higginson retells each story with fidelity to its sources, offering a map of how Atlantic island myths shaped imagination on both sides of the ocean.
Higginson’s voice situates these narratives in their cultural and historical context, showing how sailors, explorers, and storytellers transformed real places into enchanted landscapes. Every tale in the book traces back to an actual legend, with authorities noted for readers who want to dig deeper into maritime folklore and island myths.
Ideal for listeners who love nautical adventure, folktale magic, and atmospheric historical fiction, this audiobook will appeal to fans of classic myth retellings and anyone curious about the strange, beautiful legends that once guided sailors across the Atlantic.
