Publisher's Synopsis
Penguin Island is a satirical novel written by French author Anatole France. The book is a parody of the history of France, as well as a critique of the institutions of religion and education. It tells the story of a group of penguins who are mistakenly baptized by a hapless monk, leading to their transformation into a human-like society. The penguins establish their own civilization, complete with political parties, wars, and social hierarchies. As the penguins evolve, they encounter many of the same problems and conflicts that have plagued human societies throughout history. Through this allegory, France offers a biting commentary on the follies of human behavior and the dangers of blind faith in tradition and authority. The book is both humorous and thought-provoking, and has been praised for its incisive social commentary and imaginative storytelling.1909. Anatole France is the pen name of Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault, French novelist, poet, critic and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. France spares no one in this satire about the the birth, life and death of the Penguin empire. Starting from the baptism of the Penguins by St. Mael (and the associated debates in Heaven about the divine status of penguins) through the founding and subsequent fall of the empire, this story pokes fun at the Church, military, courts and every political movement known to man. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
