Penguin Island

Released: Releases November 12, 2026
Length: 9 hrs 4 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Recorded Books

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Anatole France's 1908 novel "Penguin Island" is a satirical tale that humorously explores French history and human civilization through the story of island seabirds mistaken for humans and subsequently transformed. The book offers a sharp parody of societal flaws and includes a notable critique of the Dreyfus Affair. This new translation provides readers with a comprehensive introduction that places the work within its historical and literary context.

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