"Penguin Island" is a philosophical satirical parable by the outstanding French writer Anatole France. In this novel, the author critically satirizes the social and political realities of his time through the prism of a fantastic island society of penguins, which has gone through all possible stages from formation to decline. Casual humor, deep meaning and refined style make this book a masterpiece of world literature. "Penguin Island" is not just a thoughtful story, but also a wise challenge for the reader to think about the shortcomings of society and human nature.