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 Mael. 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.
General
| Imprint: |
Book Jungle
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 2007 |
| First published: |
September 2007 |
| Authors: |
France, Anatole,
• Anatole France
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 191 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
308 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-60424-149-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Humour >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-60424-149-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781604241495 |
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