{"product_id":"penguin-island-anatole-france-9781023030250","title":"Penguin Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnatole France's \"Penguin Island\" is a satirical and allegorical journey through French history, reimagined with a decidedly avian twist. A whimsical exploration of civilization, this historical fiction uses the absurd premise of penguins evolving into humans to deliver sharp social commentary. France's wit dissects the foibles of society, mirroring the political and cultural landscape of France. A timeless classic of satirical literature, \"Penguin Island\" provides a thought-provoking and humorous reflection on the nature of progress and the enduring patterns of human behavior. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a fresh encounter with a enduring work of literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anatole France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 102303025X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023030250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d","brand":"Anatole France","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48484149526783,"sku":"9781023030250","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f3135e2e-b2f7-4631-8021-b94588a8cd08.jpg?v=1778042773","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/penguin-island-anatole-france-9781023030250","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}