Enid Blyton:
(London, 11 August 1897 – there, 28 November 1968) was a British writer of children’s books. She became best known for the book series The Five (The Famous Five) and Noddy. Although the author died many years ago, her works remain in demand among young people.
The secret island had looked mysterious enough on the night they had seen it before, but now, swimming in the hot June haze, it seemed more enchanting than ever.
Some elements:
– “swimming in the hot June mist” is figurative language: the island seems to “float” or vibrate in the warm mist/air.
– “more enchanting than ever” suggests that the island has a magical, irresistible attraction.
– The sentence primarily creates ‘atmosphere’: mystery, adventure, summer warmth, and childlike wonder.
🧭 Origin:
This is likely ‘not a saying or proverb’, but a ‘literary quote’ or a translated passage from a book.
The phrasing almost certainly refers to “The Secret Island” by Enid Blyton, originally published in 1938.
✍️ Author: Enid Blyton.
> British children’s book author, 1897–1968. Known from, among others:
– “The Famous Five”
– “The Five Detectives”
– “The Five Find-Outers”
– “The Secret Series”
– “Noddy”
