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100 1 _aMoore, Frank Frankfort,
_d1855-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Lighter Side of English Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Humor
700 1 _aBelcher, George Frederick Arthur,
_d1875-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51927
999 _c92761
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