Penguin Island: Illustrated Edition

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SKU: DB1-804 Product Condition: Used

Description

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.

Item Condition: Used Good. 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.

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Weight 2 lbs
Dimensions 9.5 × 6.5 × 1.5 in
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Used – Good
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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.