Description
1925 reprint. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages have some wrinkles but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This vintage edition of Anatole France’s satirical masterpiece “Penguin Island” offers a fascinating glimpse into the early 20th century reception of this celebrated French author’s biting wit and social commentary. Published just a few years after France’s death in 1924, this 1925 reprint attests to the enduring popularity of his works during the interwar period. France’s clever allegorical tale, in which the animals of a remote island gradually develop human vices and institutions, served as a powerful critique of human society, religion, and the folly of mankind. Despite its aged exterior, the well-preserved interior pages invite readers to immerse themselves in France’s rich, satirical narrative voice. A prize for collectors of early 20th century literature and those with an appreciation for French intellectual traditions.
