Dettagli del libro
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
324
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jan 1, 1947
Editore
The Heritage Press
Descrizione
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.
Generi
Romanzo
Azione e Avventura
Religione e Spiritualità
Storia
Umorismo
Business ed Economia
Filosofia
Politica
Natura