EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 7 MIN
038 - 7 Conclusion
from Penguin Island · host Anatole France
Dive into the whimsical world of Penguin Island, a sharp satire on human nature originally published in 1908. The story unfolds when the elderly priest, Father Mael, mistakenly believes a colony of penguins to be humans due to his poor eyesight. After baptizing them, these penguins are compelled to adopt human traits, leading to the construction of civilizations, wars, and a host of hilariously absurd situations. This novel, narrated by Michael, is both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply thought-provoking.
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