The Awful Australian by Valerie Desmond

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Author Desmond, Valerie
Title The Awful Australian
Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Australian politics -- The Australian accent -- Australian manners -- Miss Australia -- Australia for the Australians -- The Australian in society -- The Australian at shirk -- The listless policeman -- The Australian's parasitical tendencies -- The Australian's lack of patriotism -- Club life in Australia -- The Australian on the land -- The Australian titled person -- The Australian at the breakfast table -- The Australian poets -- The C.Y.A.
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Summary "The Awful Australian" by Valerie Desmond is a critical examination of Australian society written in the early 20th century. This book falls into the category of social commentary or satirical prose, addressing various aspects of Australian culture, politics, manners, and identity. It likely reflects the attitudes and observations of a foreign observer during a time when Australia was still solidifying its identity as a nation. In "The Awful Australian," Desmond critiques the self-satisfaction and perceived arrogance of Australians, arguing that they often overestimate their country and themselves. Through a series of essays, she touches on topics such as the incompetence of Australian politicians, the unique Australian accent that she finds unrefined, manners that she perceives as lacking, and the general attitude of Australians towards their culture and beauty standards. Each chapter scrutinizes different facets of life in Australia, painting a picture of a society struggling with self-awareness, democratic ideals, and its connection to its British heritage, all while incorporating humor and sharp wit to engage the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Australia -- Social life and customs
Subject National characteristics, Australian
Category Text
EBook-No. 37022
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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