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100 1 _aCrosland, T. W. H.
_q(Thomas William Hodgson),
_d1865-1924
245 1 4 _aThe Egregious English
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-01-28
508 _aE-text prepared by Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The Egregious English" by Angus McNeill is a critical examination of English society and its various facets, written in the early 20th century. The work uses a satirical lens to explore themes such as national pride, social class, and cultural values, showcasing the author's disillusionment with the perceived arrogance and shortcomings of the Englishman. McNeill offers a biting commentary on various sectors, including politics, business, military, and the media, ultimately questioning the integrity and competence of English institutions. The opening of the book sets a provocative tone as it critiques the Englishman's self-importance, positing that he believes himself to be the pinnacle of civilization. McNeill outlines a historical context in which the English inhabit a unique identity, marked by an indifference to the perspectives of other nations, particularly those of the Irish and Scots. Highlighting the Englishman's blatant arrogance and complacency, the author references the consequences of the Boer War, suggesting that such pride has led to a decline in competence and honor. Through this incisive approach, McNeill prepares the reader for an in-depth exploration of English society's follies in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNational characteristics, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56453
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