The Xenophobe's Guide to the English

A Satirical Look at British Culture and Customs

The Xenophobe's Guide to the English is a satirical look at British culture and customs. The book was written by John Wells and first published in 1985. The book has been praised for its humor and wit, but it has also been criticized for its negative portrayal of the English.

The book is divided into six chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of British culture. The first chapter, "The English at Home," examines the English home and the English way of life. The second chapter, "The English at Work," looks at the English workplace and the English work ethic. The third chapter, "The English at Play," examines the English love of sport and recreation. The fourth chapter, "The English at School," looks at the English education system and the English love of learning.

Xenophobe's Guide to the English

by Antony Miall

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Language	:	English
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The fifth chapter, "The English at War," examines the English military and the English experience of war. The sixth chapter, "The English Abroad," examines the English love of travel and the English experience of living abroad.

The Xenophobe's Guide to the English is a satirical look at British culture and customs. The book is full of humor and wit, but it also has a serious side. The book is a reminder that we should not take ourselves too seriously and that we should be able to laugh at ourselves.

John Wells

John Wells is a British writer and humorist. He is best known for his "Xenophobe's Guides" series, which includes The Xenophobe's Guide to the English, The Xenophobe's Guide to the Scots, and The Xenophobe's Guide to the Irish.

Wells was born in London in 1940. He attended Oxford University, where he studied English literature. After graduating from Oxford, Wells worked as a journalist and editor. He began writing the "Xenophobe's Guides" series in the early 1980s.

The "Xenophobe's Guides" series has been a huge success. The books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. The books have been praised for their humor and wit, but they have also been criticized for their negative portrayal of the English.

Wells has defended his books, saying that they are not intended to be offensive. He says that he is simply trying to show the English how they are seen by others.

British Culture and Customs

British culture is a rich and diverse tapestry of traditions, customs, and beliefs. The English are a proud and independent people with a long and storied history. They are known for their love of tradition, their sense of humor, and their love of sport.

Some of the most famous British customs include:

• The English breakfast, which typically consists of bacon, eggs, sausage, toast, and tea.
• The English pub, which is a social institution where people can go to drink, eat, and socialize.
• The English love of sport, which is reflected in the popularity of football, cricket, and rugby.
• The English sense of humor, which is often self-deprecating and ironic.

British culture is constantly evolving, but it is still based on a strong foundation of tradition and custom. The English are a proud and independent people who are proud of their heritage.

The Xenophobe's Guide to the English is a satirical look at British culture and customs. The book is full of humor and wit, but it also has a serious side. The book is a reminder that we should not take ourselves too seriously and that we should be able to laugh at ourselves.

Xenophobe's Guide to the English

by Antony Miall

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1124 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	92 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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