Popanilla
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ISBN10: 1425479189
ISBN13: 9781425479183
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.19 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781425479183
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.19 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Popanilla is a satirical novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, a British statesman and author. The book tells the story of a young man named Popanilla, who lives in a fictional island called Vraibleusia. Popanilla is a curious and ambitious character who is dissatisfied with the state of his island and its society. He decides to embark on a journey to explore the world beyond Vraibleusia, hoping to find a better way of life.During his travels, Popanilla encounters various societies and cultures that are vastly different from his own. He meets people who are more advanced and civilized, as well as those who are more primitive and barbaric. Through his experiences, Popanilla gains a broader perspective on the world and begins to question the values and beliefs of his own society.The book is a biting satire on the social and political systems of the 19th century, as well as a commentary on the human condition. Disraeli uses humor and irony to criticize the flaws and shortcomings of society and to suggest alternative ways of thinking and living. Popanilla is a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the world and its inhabitants.THIS 90 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ixion in Heaven and Other Works, by Benjamin Disraeli. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417921773.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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