Popanilla

By Benjamin Disraeli

Book Overview

Popanilla is a satirical novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, a British politician and novelist. The book is set in a fictional island nation called Vraibleusia, where the inhabitants are obsessed with fashion and superficiality. The protagonist, Popanilla, is a naive and curious young man who travels to Vraibleusia from his own country, hoping to find a more fulfilling life. However, Popanilla soon discovers that the people of Vraibleusia are more concerned with appearances than substance. He becomes caught up in the island's social scene, attending lavish parties and engaging in meaningless conversations. As he becomes more entrenched in this world, Popanilla begins to lose his own sense of identity and values.Throughout the novel, Disraeli uses satire to critique the society of his time, particularly the obsession with materialism and the shallowness of the upper classes. The book also explores themes of individuality, conformity, and the search for meaning in life.Overall, Popanilla is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a sharp commentary on the social and cultural trends of the early 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162907126
• ISBN13: 9781162907123
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"