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_aHay, Ian, _d1876-1952 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Oppressed English |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-11-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Oppressed English" by Ian Hay is a satirical commentary written in the early 20th century. This book blends elements of humor and critique as it explores the international perceptions of the English people and the social dynamics within the British Empire during the tumultuous period of World War I. The likely topic of this work revolves around the ironic notion that the English, often seen as arrogant and self-satisfied, actually play the role of the underappreciated scapegoat within the broader imperial context. In "The Oppressed English," Ian Hay presents a lively examination of the Englishman's character as perceived by others, particularly focusing on their interactions with Americans, Scots, and the Irish. The narrative unfolds various stereotypes and conflicts, highlighting how the English are blamed for the unpleasant aspects of British imperial actions while others receive credit for successes. Hay touches on the complexities of English identity, particularly during the war, suggesting that the English often bear undue criticism while being intrinsically modest and reserved. The work navigates through themes of cultural misunderstanding, national pride, and the expectations placed upon the English, ultimately portraying them as a misunderstood people caught in a spectrum of imperial relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aIrish question | ||
| 653 | _aNational characteristics, English | ||
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