Penguin Island
of Anatole France
Description
Penguin Island is a satirical novel by Anatole France first published in 1908. The book details the history of the penguins and is written as a critique of human nature, and is also a satire on France's political history, including the Dreyfus affair. Morals, customs and laws are satirised within the context of the fictional land of Penguinia, where the animals were baptised erroneously by the myopic Abbot Maël. The book is ultimately concerned with the perfectibility of mankind. As soon as the Penguins are transformed into humans, they begin robbing and murdering each other. By the end of the book, a thriving civilization is destroyed by terrorist bombs.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 284 pages
- Publisher BiblioLife
- Publication Date October 11th 2007
- First Publication 10/30/08
- Language English
- ISBN 9781426404054
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
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