Penguin Island

By France, Anatole

Book Id: WPLBN0002953202
Format Type:
File Size: 261.69 MB
Reproduction Date: 2007

Title:	Penguin Island
Author:	France, Anatole
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Fiction, Satire
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, Penguin Island; by Anatole France
Historic Publication Date:	1908
Publisher:	LibriVox Audio Books


Citation APA MLA Chicago France, B. A. (1908). Penguin Island. Retrieved from http://www.self.gutenberg.org/

Description
The novel (original French title -- L'Île des Pingouins) is a satire on human nature. The first publication was in 1908. These penguins are mistaken for humans by the 97-year-old priest, Father Mael, because of his bad eyesight. He baptizes them, and once baptized, they have no choice but to become human. They take on human traits (build civilizations, go to war, etc.). The book is very funny and powerful. (Summary by Michael)

Summary
Electronic recorded live performance of a reading

Excerpt
Satire