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Penguin Island
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Penguin Island

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Anatole France's "Penguin Island" is a satirical and allegorical journey through French history, reimagined with a decidedly avian twist. A whimsical exploration of civilization, this historical fiction uses the absurd premise of penguins evolving into humans to deliver sharp social commentary. France's wit dissects the foibles of society, mirroring the political and cultural landscape of France. A timeless classic of satirical literature, "Penguin Island" provides a thought-provoking and humorous reflection on the nature of progress and the enduring patterns of human behavior. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a fresh encounter with a enduring work of literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
248
ISBN
9781023030250

Anatole France's "Penguin Island" is a satirical and allegorical journey through French history, reimagined with a decidedly avian twist. A whimsical exploration of civilization, this historical fiction uses the absurd premise of penguins evolving into humans to deliver sharp social commentary. France's wit dissects the foibles of society, mirroring the political and cultural landscape of France. A timeless classic of satirical literature, "Penguin Island" provides a thought-provoking and humorous reflection on the nature of progress and the enduring patterns of human behavior. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a fresh encounter with a enduring work of literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
248
ISBN
9781023030250