"I once found a list of diseases as yet unclassified by medical science, and among these there occurred the word Islomania, which was described as a rare but by no means unknown affliction of spirit."

There are certain individuals who find islands irresistibly captivating. The mere awareness of being on an island, a tiny world enclosed by the sea, can evoke a profound sense of joy and exhilaration. These people, referred to as 'islomanes,' are thought to be descendants of the ancient Atlanteans, sharing a deep connection to the mystique and allure of island life, as explored in Lawrence Durrell's work."