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Title: The Lighter Side of English Life
Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Lighter Side of English Life" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a satirical humorous account written in the early 20th century. The book offers readers a glimpse into the quirks and idiosyncrasies of village life in a fictional English village called Thurswell, where the comical interactions between residents and the absurdities of social norms are explored. The opening of the narrative introduces a foreign aviator who, after a hasty landing, encounters a local agricultural laborer, and there begins a humorous exploration of the local culture, highlighting the villagers' proud, if misguided, belief that their little village is the center of the universe. This light-hearted tone sets the scene for further explorations of village life, including the eccentricities of its inhabitants, like their claimed lineage of longevity and recent controversies over their long-held traditions. The writer paints a vivid picture of the interactions among villagers, showcasing their charm, ignorance, and deep-rooted sense of community, making it clear that the book will deliver a blend of humor and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931
Illustrator: Belcher, George Frederick Arthur, 1875-1947
EBook No.: 51927
Published: May 1, 2016
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Humor
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Lighter Side of English Life
Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "The Lighter Side of English Life" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a satirical humorous account written in the early 20th century. The book offers readers a glimpse into the quirks and idiosyncrasies of village life in a fictional English village called Thurswell, where the comical interactions between residents and the absurdities of social norms are explored. The opening of the narrative introduces a foreign aviator who, after a hasty landing, encounters a local agricultural laborer, and there begins a humorous exploration of the local culture, highlighting the villagers' proud, if misguided, belief that their little village is the center of the universe. This light-hearted tone sets the scene for further explorations of village life, including the eccentricities of its inhabitants, like their claimed lineage of longevity and recent controversies over their long-held traditions. The writer paints a vivid picture of the interactions among villagers, showcasing their charm, ignorance, and deep-rooted sense of community, making it clear that the book will deliver a blend of humor and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931
Illustrator: Belcher, George Frederick Arthur, 1875-1947
EBook No.: 51927
Published: May 1, 2016
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Humor
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.