This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 03029206
Title: English Pharisees, French Crocodiles, and Other Anglo-French Typical Characters
Alternate Title: English Pharisees and French Crocodiles
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "English Pharisees, French Crocodiles, and Other Anglo-French Typical Characters" by Max O'Rell is a sociocultural commentary written in the late 19th century. The work provides observations and sketches of the characteristics and behaviors of various Anglo-French figures, capturing the nuances of cultural interactions between England and France. Through wit and satire, the author delves into topics such as national stereotypes and the peculiarities that define these neighboring societies, making it relevant for those interested in cultural studies and humor. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the author's perspective on the concept of "foreigners" and discusses the misunderstandings that arise between different nationalities, particularly the English and the French. O'Rell uses humor to highlight the absurdities of preconceived notions about foreign cultures, illustrating how perceptions can be skewed through ignorance or limited experiences. As he moves through anecdotes, the author emphasizes the value in understanding and appreciating the qualities of others, urging readers to look beyond stereotypes and foster a sense of inclusivity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: O'Rell, Max, 1848-1903
EBook No.: 34684
Published: Dec 18, 2010
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: National characteristics, English
Subject: National characteristics, French
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03029206
Title: English Pharisees, French Crocodiles, and Other Anglo-French Typical Characters
Alternate Title: English Pharisees and French Crocodiles
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "English Pharisees, French Crocodiles, and Other Anglo-French Typical Characters" by Max O'Rell is a sociocultural commentary written in the late 19th century. The work provides observations and sketches of the characteristics and behaviors of various Anglo-French figures, capturing the nuances of cultural interactions between England and France. Through wit and satire, the author delves into topics such as national stereotypes and the peculiarities that define these neighboring societies, making it relevant for those interested in cultural studies and humor. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the author's perspective on the concept of "foreigners" and discusses the misunderstandings that arise between different nationalities, particularly the English and the French. O'Rell uses humor to highlight the absurdities of preconceived notions about foreign cultures, illustrating how perceptions can be skewed through ignorance or limited experiences. As he moves through anecdotes, the author emphasizes the value in understanding and appreciating the qualities of others, urging readers to look beyond stereotypes and foster a sense of inclusivity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: O'Rell, Max, 1848-1903
EBook No.: 34684
Published: Dec 18, 2010
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: National characteristics, English
Subject: National characteristics, French
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.