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"The Blue Lagoon" is a coming-of-age and adventure story set in the late 19th century. The novel tells the tale of two young cousins, Richard and Emmeline Lestrange, who become shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island in the South Pacific. They are the sole survivors of the shipwreck and must learn to fend for themselves in this remote paradise.As the children grow into adolescence and young adulthood, they must confront the challenges of survival and the complexities of their feelings for each other, which evolve from innocent companionship to romantic love. The novel explores themes of isolation, love, and the clash between the innocence of childhood and the realities of adulthood."The Blue Lagoon" is known for its lush and vivid descriptions of the tropical island setting and its portrayal of the development of the two main characters as they mature in isolation. It's a novel that has been both celebrated and criticized for its romantic and idyllic portrayal of life on a desert island.