Popanilla is a satirical novel written by Benjamin Disraeli and first published in 1828. The story is set on an imaginary island called Vraibleusia, where the protagonist, Popanilla, is sent on a diplomatic mission by his own country. Popanilla is a naive and inexperienced man who is fascinated by the island's strange customs and traditions. He quickly becomes enamored with the island's ruling class, who are all obsessed with fashion, etiquette, and social status. However, Popanilla soon discovers that this obsession has led to a society that is corrupt, shallow, and ultimately unhappy. As he navigates the island's politics and social life, Popanilla begins to question his own values and beliefs. The novel is a critique of the superficiality of society and the dangers of blindly following social norms. It is also a reflection on the nature of power and the importance of individual identity. Disraeli's witty and satirical style makes Popanilla an entertaining and thought-provoking read.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.