Penguin Island
Anatole France
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Length 9 h 5 min
Chapters 62
First published 1908
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)
Chapters
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1-1 Life of Saint Mael Read by Michael Sirois 3:30
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1-2 The Apostolical Vocation of Saint Mael Read by Michael Sirois 9:43
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1-3 The Temptation of Saint Mael Read by Michael Sirois 6:53
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1-4 Saint Mael's Navigation on the Ocean of Ice Read by Michael Sirois 6:00
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1-5 The Baptism of the Penguins Read by Michael Sirois 6:24
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1-6 An Assembly in Paradise Read by Michael Sirois 18:36
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1-7 An Assembly in Paradise (Continuation and End) Read by Michael Sirois 10:49
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1-8 Metamorphosis of the Penguins Read by Michael Sirois 3:44
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2-01 The First Clothes Read by Michael Sirois 10:51
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2-02 The First Clothes (Continuation and End) Read by Michael Sirois 1:51
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2-03 Setting Bounds to the Fields and the Origin of Property Read by Michael Sirois 8:38
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2-04 The First Assembly of the Estates of Penguinia Read by Michael Sirois 5:29
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2-05 The Marriage of Krakken and Orberosia Read by Michael Sirois 4:37
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2-06 The Dragon of Alca, pt. 1 Read by Michael Sirois 5:34
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2-07 The Dragon of Alca, pt. 2 Read by Michael Sirois 4:59
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2-08 The Dragon of Alca, pt. 3 Read by Michael Sirois 6:07
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2-09 The Dragon of Alca, pt. 4 Read by Michael Sirois 5:15
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2-10 The Dragon of Alca, pt. 5 Read by Michael Sirois 6:59
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2-11 The Dragon of Alca, pt. 6 Read by Michael Sirois 6:19
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2-12 The Dragon of Alca, pt. 7 Read by Michael Sirois 6:03
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2-13 The Dragon of Alca, pt. 8 (end) Read by Michael Sirois 4:25
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3-1 Brian the Good and Queen Glamorgan Read by Michael Sirois 8:16
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3-2 Draco the Great (Translation of the Relics of St. Orberosia) Read by Michael Sirois 6:56
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3-3 Queen Crucha Read by Michael Sirois 6:38
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3-4 Letters: Johannes Talpa Read by Michael Sirois 7:32
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3-5 The Arts: The Primitives of Penguin Painting Read by Michael Sirois 11:30
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3-6 Marbodius Read by Michael Sirois 26:03
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3-7 Signs in the Moon Read by Michael Sirois 3:22
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4-1 Mother Roquin Read by Michael Sirois 9:53
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4-2 Trinco Read by Michael Sirois 6:37
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4-3 The Journey of Doctor Obnubile Read by Michael Sirois 9:19
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5-1 The Reverend Fathers Agaric and Cornemuse Read by Michael Sirois 15:02
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5-2 Prince Crucho Read by Michael Sirois 5:52
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5-3 The Cabal Read by Michael Sirois 10:04
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5-4 Viscountess Olive Read by Michael Sirois 8:39
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5-5 The Prince des Boscenos Read by Michael Sirois 11:17
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5-6 The Emiral's Fall Read by Michael Sirois 15:09
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5-7 Conclusion Read by Michael Sirois 6:59
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6-01 General Greatauk, Duke of Skull Read by Michael Sirois 6:57
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6-02 Pyrot Read by Michael Sirois 7:26
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6-03 Count de Maubec de la Dentdulynx Read by Michael Sirois 7:40
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6-04 Columban Read by Michael Sirois 6:31
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6-05 The Reverend Fathers Agaric and Cornemuse Read by Michael Sirois 9:16
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6-06 The Seven Hundred Pyrotists Read by Michael Sirois 9:20
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6-07 Bidault-Coquille and Maniflore, the Socialists Read by Michael Sirois 12:50
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6-08 The Columban Trial Read by Michael Sirois 12:05
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6-09 Father Douillard Read by Michael Sirois 10:26
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6-10 Mr. Justice Chaussepied Read by Michael Sirois 8:46
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6-11 Conclusion Read by Michael Sirois 7:43
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7-1 Madame Clarence's Drawing-Room Read by Michael Sirois 8:15
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7-2 The Charity of St. Orberosia Read by Michael Sirois 8:57
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7-3 Hippolyte Ceres Read by Michael Sirois 12:36
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7-4 A Politician's Marriage Read by Michael Sirois 8:43
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7-5 The Visire Cabinet Read by Michael Sirois 10:45
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7-6 The Sofa of the Favorite Read by Michael Sirois 9:14
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7-7 The First Consequences Read by Michael Sirois 7:20
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7-8 Further Consequences Read by Michael Sirois 13:34
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7-9 The Final Consequences Read by Michael Sirois 17:49
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8-1 The Endless History & Section 1 Read by Michael Sirois 13:31
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8-2 Section 2 Read by Michael Sirois 8:29
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8-3 Section 3 Read by Michael Sirois 10:57
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8-4 Section 4 Read by Michael Sirois 3:27
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