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Summary: Should have been a Monty Python movie!!!
Review: Anatole France spares no one in this satire about the the birth life and death of the Penguin empire. Starting from the baptism of the Penguins by St. Mael (and the associated debates in Heaven about the devine status of penguins) through the founding and subsequent fall of the empire, this story pokes fun at the Church, military, courts and every political movement known to man. The trial of poor Pyrot had me in stitches. If you like satire, READ THIS BOOK.
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Summary: savagely funny critique of human nature
Review: I first read this book at the age of 12. I remember receiving it for Christmas--an irony in itself. I recollect my feelings of incredulity as I read the chapters--how could such blasphemy go unpunished?! And then, slowly, my disbelief turned into pure joy at the nose-thumbing this author gave all institutions. The Church, the State, Socialism--you name it, he mocked it. I recommend this book for all those who continue to believe in Ideals.
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Summary: An exceedingly unusual but very entertaining novel
Review: This novel simply isn't like anything else ever written.A monk visiting an island populated by nothing but penguins accidentally baptizes them, and the saints in heaven debate what is to be done, since baptism can only be done to those with souls. The conclusion is to make the penguins human! The remainder of the book is a history of Penguin Island, which is a clever parody of European history. It may not be everyone's piece of pie, but I defy anyone to say that they have seen its like before.
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Summary: the humans are penguins!
Review: those blasted penguins were baptised and changed into penguins! this satire depicts the history of France! enjoy! :)
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Summary: the humans are penguins!
Review: those blasted penguins were baptised and changed into penguins! this satire depicts the history of France! enjoy! :)
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